Cymbalta (Duloxetine): What are the Side Effects? Watch Before You Start!

[@meganb5616]

I feel stronger just having a community to talk to instead of fake friends on media. We're stronger together

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

Agreed!

[@Juliussmoothie]

whats frustrating about these medications is how long you need to take just to see if they help. then its trying different ones if they dont work and going through the same process. that kind of feels helpless and overwhelming to think about.

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

Exactly 🤔😉👍👏

[@nomudnolotusnodragonnogold]

Really hate big pharma.😭

[@HurlingMongroach]

They don’t help bruh its a joke diet and excursive is key, doctors have almost killed me and partially blinded me

[@insightandintuition276]

@@HurlingMongroach What do you mean blinded you?

[@judymerritt2073]

​@HurlingMong 0:22 roach

[@rdprice3028]

I have been on 60mg for almost a year now and it has definitely helped my neuropathy but the biggest benefit has been in battling depression. I was to the point that I was in a constant daily rage at everyone and everything in my life. I have been married over forty years but my wife said she would have no choice but to move out because of my constant anger. I still have depressive days but taking this med has been the best thing I could have ever done.

[@afit279]

did it increase your appetite??

[@rdprice3028]

@@afit279 Yes it did somewhat.

[@brucedickinson12]

Try coming off it .

[@amandalove2657]

That's where I'm at. I'm angry all the time. I lash out to people who do nothing to me. I pray it works. I start today 🙏

[@rdprice3028]

@@amandalove2657 I truly hope for the best outcome for you Amanda. Life is already hard enough. I will pray for you.

[@gulfwhiskey]

I started taking this about a year ago for neuropathic pain that was driving me nuts. It took about a week to start working and was life altering. Never had I felt such a positive effect from any medication. Hopefully more people will have the same positive effect when they learn about this drug.

[@camerinnichols9160]

started 3 days ago for depression hoping it works

[@LouisaLuv]

Sure hope it helps with my trigeminal neuralgia.

[@diouranke]

I just got an rx for this for nerve pain in my hips, but I've heard so many bad things, glad to hear it helped you

[@SchindlersFiist]

Nerve pain definitely helps me!!

[@freedomwarrior5087]

It does nothing to heal your condition, it only masks it while making things worse. Good luck with your new addiction.

[@7Nebulae7]

I felt my anxiety and depression beginning to lessen the very first day of taking duloxetine, although the first pill made me vomit violently. Fortunately that didn't happen the subsequent days. I was very surprised it has worked so fast as anti-depressants usually take a longer time to have an effect. I've only taken duloxetine for 4 days now but I'm already feeling so much better. No more racing thought or crippling anxiety. I actually want to live again! I was anxious about starting duloxetine after reading how horrible experiences people have had with it. But to, so far, this med has been a life saver. Just goes to show that people are different and you can't really know if the med suits you until you try. The only negative side-effect beside the first day vomiting has been trouble sleeping. I hope that it will dissipate as time goes by.

[@daltonliles6161]

How are you doing now? I'm on week 4 and am still sooo nervous about the horror stories

[@7Nebulae7]

@@daltonliles6161 I'm doing great! It's been almost three weeks since I started taking duloxetine. All of the side effects I experienced in the beginning have gone away and so has my depression and most of my anxiety. I feel like a normal human being again. To me duloxetine has been a lifesaver!

[@ahmadthefirst2871]

@@7Nebulae7 Would you recommend it please?

[@7Nebulae7]

@@ahmadthefirst2871 I can't recommend because every person is different and I can't know if it will suit you. For some duloxetine works and for some it doesn't. For me it has worked very well.

[@blankablueboy1501]

Drugging away your problems is way better than solving them and getting better.

[@1knurlagn]

You explained the side effects better than my doc. I now realize I've experienced the serotonin syndrome so I will be discussing this with my doc

[@noladowntown]

I totally agree.

[@nicki6420]

I have hypothyroidism, anxiety, depression I've had aches and pains for a long time I finally caved. Waiting for preauthorzations hope this helps. I'm also tired alot. Getting tired of being labeled as lazy 😭

[@evilqueen515]

I have hypothyroidism, anxiety, chronic pain issues. Has it helped you any?

[@nicki6420]

@@evilqueen515 insurance was giving me issues currently looking into vitamins. I have chronic pain too. I wish i had some answers to help you. Just one day at a time 🤞

[@margaretmaclure6164]

Hi I have hypothyroidism as well I understand what you are putting up with it’s hard I have been prescribed this so I’m trying to get myself out but can’t walking is even hard I’m always tired and no energy always feel ill so I’m hoping this works

[@evilqueen515]

@@nicki6420 I wish we all had the answers. Yes, my thyroid meds I was just given a higher mg because Dr says my labs came back that my numbers were still too high. So tired. Yes, just one day at a time I guess.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

@Matthew Gorup Were you on it? I was really hoping it might help but all the other anti depressants they gave me for pain & fatigue , hypothyroidism & other medical problems didn't do anything. The side effects just made me feel worse.

[@ashspooner9285]

I've have been taking Cymbalta for over 6 months, It sure helped initially,following my treatment plan prescribed by my doctor, I slowly weaned off cymbalta. Honestly the withdrawal symptoms for me were terrible! I got everything from Nausea, dizziness, headaches, unbearable muscle cramps. This is not to scare people but just give them an understanding of how bad the side effects can be... In saying this I hope it works for you.

[@planetbspace]

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[@mr.brenman2132]

Is there any way to make coming off of it easier?

[@ICWieneryay]

Same. "Brain zaps" ... Random electric shock feelings, like torcher

[@joannedestefano6160]

coming off of any antidepressant is hell..I just came off of lexapro and every day was a new terrible side effect..horrible..my Dr wants me to start Cymbalta..I'm not too sure about that..scared

[@user-fs2zv2lb2i]

I started this 2 days ago. I have no appetite, skins super sensitive, thought I was going to pass out, I can't keep track of time I can't tell if I was sitting for 2 minutes or 10. I started on 30mg and I'm going to 60 in a week Day 3 update- I can't feel temperature. I was holding my hot tea and couldn't even tell it was hot. I have blurry vision and muscle agitation. Going off of it tomorrow👍

[@commercechronicles6134]

U started with a high dose... Start with 20.. stay there for a couple of months.. then move to 30. N 30 responds well for most of the cases.

[@ARPIT-gm3lw]

@@commercechronicles6134 that's right.I agree absolutely. All side effects will soon subside this way

[@sharonheskey1418]

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[@zakinusratsalmi9289]

Me to first tie taik .

[@frankiebrown3577]

Too cute..lol

[@womanofsteel9276]

Why didn’t he mention that if you’ve been taking Cymbalta for a long time, you can’t really ever wean yourself off of it. The withdrawal side effects are awful. Your doctor should warn you because they know about it. This information should be passed on so that people can decide if they want to start this medication or choose something else.

[@haleyrose4705]

It's horrible

[@Dreamkeeper76]

You can definitely wean after long periods of time but the longer you're on it the longer it takes to wean..up to 2yrs in some cases.

[@jnyfried]

There are ways to get off of it, you need to go to a physicist’s that specialties these medications. Right now I’m taking this to get off Effexor.

[@planetbspace]

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[@llyodchristmas2009]

Thank you for the insight. I got prescribed it today after the lexapro didn't work for months. My family.was killed.and and I'm in a lot.of pain . So I'm willing to try

[@misja4ever155]

I've been on Duloxetine for three years now because of depression and anxiety problems. It took me two weeks to feel any effect but my anxiety disappered almost like turning off a button. Sideeffects are problems sleeping and less sexdrive, but those are small problems compared to the anxiety.

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Glad you had a positive response, thanks for watching!

[@rkuehhas]

Go Keto

[@humaidalshamsi8644]

I ve been on cymbalta 2 years..i reach 120 mg Now 60 mg

[@mdhlasvegas]

@@humaidalshamsi8644 how do you feel now? Worth it?

[@humaidalshamsi8644]

@@mdhlasvegas..cymbalta 60 is fine +lexapro 20.. Reduced pain and make me stronger Side effects... Some tiredness..+anxiety increased in first 2 weeks

[@angelaallen960]

I've been on this drug for four years now and was starting to worry about long term effects. I also have fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety,nerve and muscle pain and stage three kidney disease, asthma and COPD, brittle bone disease, I know it's helping me to cope with all of this,so after watching I'll carry on taking them,thanks Doc.

[@gratitudealways9836]

@Angela Allen I am so sorry to hear about all the health hurdles you face. I am starting cymbalta today. Mainly for depression, I am Bipolar Type II .

[@angelaallen960]

@@gratitudealways9836 hope it helps you, good luck with everything.

[@gratitudealways9836]

@@angelaallen960 TY

[@afit279]

did it increase your appetite?

[@angelaallen960]

@@afit279 no it didn't

[@JasonMontell2501]

The stethoscope around his neck makes the info legit

[@cheriestl]

Trapper John, M.D. legit

[@zebideee1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@christmascuddles4621]

Anybody can buy one of those at a medical supply store 😆😂

[@sloburnnn]

Lmao!

[@MarcLeBlanc9]

my left ear agrees.

[@brandylenning9712]

I start cymbalta today. Praying 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I've been on paxil for about 20 years....extremely anxious

[@bosslifebeauty]

Thank you Dr. Great info with great delivery! I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 months now. At first, it made me feel a little sluggish and I had that medicated feeling on 30mg for the first two weeks, but by week 4 was feeling a lot better mentally and not feeling medicated. After a month I was ready to go up to 60 mg once a day. Again, with the upgrade, I had a little of the tired medicated feeling first week or two and by week 4 was feeling again better with no dry mouth or that sleepy medicated feeling. The only side effect I have had has been increased sweating which I never had a problem with before, but it only when it is really hot or I am exercising or working hard physically, don't love that, but so worth it because of the good results I have had to both my depression and anxiety. Another benefit my Dr. noted was that Duloxetine was a weight neutral anti-depressant drug for most. Today I am sleeping better, in less pain, and have a decently normal mood. I have severe Psoriatic Arthritis so this is a great drug added to my list of the biologics and DMARDS. Thanks again.

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Thanks for the thoughtful comments. I’m glad that you’ve had great success with this medication. Your story is more typical, it’s common to have some mild symptoms but if you are patient with them and stick with it, it can make a world of difference. Thanks for watching!

[@mariankelly6989]

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[@clintmullins8670]

I too have severe psoriatic arthritis. I started 60mgs once daily yesterday, and feel very tired and the back of my neck is sweaty. This morning it seemed my depth perception was off. I wonder if it will balance out? I want this to work, but not sure if I can handle these effects longterm. (Also, I took Pristiq a few years back for several months and It did well at first, then nothing so I decided to stop. That was a mistake. Seemed like it was months before mind was right..Aren't these drugs in the same class?; if one didn't work, would the other be just as unlikely??; thanks for the upload by the way

[@lyndayates7533]

@@clintmullins8670 watch Ken Landow on Well Now Doctor. This is not a good medication.

[@nellem2197]

I took this medicine during the peak period of Fibromyalgia pain. Thank god, It is over now. These pain medications never leave your system. I read a report - 3D holistic report which opened my eyes. Holistic techniques are the way to go and they are way more powerful than we imagined. Our body is extremely powerful and intelligent, we seem to have forgotten this. Do read 3D holistic report if you are suffering from any chronic conditions. I hope you keep trying till you heal. Fight to heal.

[@rosedolch8637]

I have never heard of 3 d holistic reports.. Can you explain where I should start? I'd love to come off this med. I am feeling very sick after missing just 3 pills.. but have been on it for years

[@penelope-oe2vr]

This stuff helps my mild depression, fibromyalgia, and bone pain. It's hell when you run out of it though. It really helps me alot.

[@verramendrin1756]

Why what happens when u run out?

[@MizRuthie]

@@verramendrin1756 withdrawals. That will definitely mess your brain up and that effects the people around you, too, that have to deal with the anxiety, crying and being the emotional punching bag.

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

That's what scares me 😕

[@daltonliles6161]

@@MizRuthie Okay but can you fucking explain the withdrawals please? I'm terrified enough to be trying this as it is.

[@micahdenniston723]

@@daltonliles6161 they’re terrifying. Please don’t. I feel like I’ll forever be a slave to this medicine.

[@janmartell9792]

I ejoyed this talk and you have a very soothing voice. I just started on 20mg; dr said I'll start on a low dosage because I"m 66 and tend to get more side effects since I'm older, although I took it when I was younger with good results.

[@YB-lotus]

I took 30mg last night for my chronic burning nerve pain. I had depression & anxiety issue in the past so I thought it’s a good idea to take this med. But I woke up with nausea & diarrhea 5 hours later. Nausea & dry mouth were going on for a few hours. I was light headed and it was hard to work. I’m not gonna take it again. I don’t think it’s worth keeping taking for me. My neurologist recommended me to swim. maybe I should try water exercise.

[@donaldjp100]

Just started my first dose today of 30 mg. Let me get these first 30 days in. Journaling, exercise and getting back into juicing. See you back in a month!

[@KawaiiJas]

How did you like it?

[@tavitapup8141]

How are you going on it now?

[@Thatlayzeeone]

How’s it going? Is it working for you? Any side effects?

[@evilqueen515]

Was given this today for anxiety and major chronic pain issues. Let me know how it works for you. 💕

[@jshillkiller2262]

@@evilqueen515 i started two days ago 30mg for the same..how is it going?

[@guspolinskipolkakingofthem615]

Cymbalta has helped tremendously for my anxiety but it builds a quick tolerance.

[@angelinajannae3848]

Are you struggling with depression as well and if so is the cymbalta still helping with that?! If it's working in all other avenues then I would suggest a mild blood pressure medication. I have anxiety and can't take benzos as they give me restless leg syndrome. I've taken propranolol before and am currently on clonidine (not kolonopine spelling?!) Just a suggestion

[@guspolinskipolkakingofthem615]

@@angelinajannae3848 yeah it seems to help w my depression also.

[@meredithfriday9682]

What dosage are you on? I take 40 (2 twenty milligrams) and haven’t noticed a darn thing

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

What do you mean? Please explain.

[@maryannmoss]

@@guspolinskipolkakingofthem615 how long for it to work for anxiety

[@faisalalkhedhrawi7311]

iam a physcian and this medication helped me overcoming my ADHD symptoms , it boosted my focus and made my memory closer to reach although i used it only for few days when i need to complete a certain work or having an exam , i dont use it on daily bases , its side effect is not very nice , IAM NOT saying everyone with ADHD should use it , iam just saying it worked really good on my brain .there is alot of researches say Cymbalta improve the cognitive function of the brain .by the way guys in addition to these amazing advices from DR.Richardson , for depression the best treatment is excercise exercise exercise .

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Thanks for your input, I agree that exercise is a powerful tool in treating depression. If interested check out my video on "natural" ways to treat depression. I talk about exercise as being a big one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWtnGx5qpiKg5o Thanks for watching!

[@francesgillotti1378]

Faisal Alkhedhrawi it’s an awful drug I can’t get off it .

[@1977carmencita]

Faisal Alkhedhrawi omg

[@sahashil4135]

How many days does it took to address & solve your ADHD symptoms ? I mean how many days after starting duloxetine you noticed improvement and reduction in your ADHD symptoms ? And what is the dosage (or) what MG of duloxetine you used & for how many days ?Do reply it will be helpful for others as well.

[@evilqueen515]

What were your side effects?

[@sugarmama217]

Thanks Dr. I take cymbalta its very new to me the first 2 weeks of taking it I was sluggish, nightmares, and nausea I was a mess because my dr. instructed me after the 2 weeks start taking 60 mg. which I did but I took it at night so I wouldn't have to deal with all the side affects , and I feel much better I am socializing more with my family and coworkers Cymbalta changed my life

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

I’m glad you were able to stick with it and it’s making such a difference. Thanks for watching!

[@toby621]

do you sleep ok on it

[@gybx4094]

They put me on 60mg before bed for anxiety and depression. I experienced too much muscle fatigue which degraded my exercise routines. So, I had my MD cut it back to 30mg and I feel much better. Initial side effects were extreme sweating, dry mouth, and sluggishness.

[@jnyfried]

60 mg is kind of a lot to start out on

[@JenikaVonLea]

I was skeptical to try cymbalta. I'm using it to treat depression related to lymphoma diagnosis. I started it a week ago. Im only on 30 mg, but as soon as i took it i immediately felt tired. I switched to taking it at night. I feel strange like i can't wake up or like i'm in a dream state. Disconnected. I did quickly notice one major benefit and that is the feeling of calm. No racing thoughts, or worried thinking. I'm going to continue for 3 more weeks in hopes that this strange dreamlike state will ease up.

[@David_prod-eNGee]

How is it now??

[@sadsmile3]

Hows it now

[@JenikaVonLea]

@@sadsmile3 wonderful!!! No shit. Seriously I'm great.

[@ashleyduarte1625]

How are you feeling now? Are you still on it?

[@Alive1073]

Did the drowsiness go away? Just started week 3

[@TexasHulk]

How can I improve all this feelings without meds.. ever since I struggled with severe depression my brain doesn’t work the same anymore.. I fixed it I took Wellbutrin, but two yrs later here I am again. Nothing amuses me, everything is dull. Like a clown, I smile but deep inside I feel empty. Lack of motivation and more.

[@OGSativex]

I have so much support around me but still I feel so alone. Every day. I can see people around me that support me, but it does nothing for me. I go through my day smiling when people talk because I don’t want them to know I think about suicide daily. I started taking Cymbalta, hopefully it can do something for me. I was against meds for so long in my life until I just was tired of feeling this way. Maybe give it a shot, you don’t have to tell anyone you’re taking it, but in your heart you’ll know you’re doing what you can to help yourself.

[@jcbanbury]

@@OGSativex you are so lucky to have support, some people have none at all

[@idontcarestfu]

@@OGSativex update on how you feel now after taking it? I'm in the same boat ...

[@OGSativex]

@@idontcarestfu dude, I’m feeling great honestly, I still have depressive thoughts, I’ll still have depression if I overthink situations. I have a little anxiety, but it is wayyyy easier to deal with it now. Not as a crutch. But it feels great.

[@markmmcaulay]

I'm taking 30mg in the am, Pain associated with diabetic neurapathy is almost completely gone! Downside is I feel sluggish and fairly unemotional. Having some issues with sleep, but that's not unusual for me. Taking other meds too, so being careful to Communicate with my doctors and follow their directions to the letter. (For ONCE!, Instead of "self medicating)

[@rantube369.]

I'm just a pharmacist, I like how you explained this med,well said.

[@jshillkiller2262]

Im just a bin collecting, gutter zweeping low.life.scrounger of a guy and it appealed to.me too!! ... Yayyyy

[@MrSonic731]

They are taking me off kpin and putting me on this

[@mainone3090]

I’m just someone who shops

[@stevestarr6395]

Just started with this med and noticed a lift in mood and a little less anxiety and worry. We’ll see what happens.

[@beemunni9862]

How did it work out?

[@sallieharris2731]

Cymbalta saved my life .

[@TheGuitarTheory]

Same here ❤️

[@blckstarbeautypurpleprint2153]

@@TheGuitarTheory SAME

[@ashleyduarte1625]

@@TheGuitarTheory I’m what way?

[@ashleyduarte1625]

@@blckstarbeautypurpleprint2153 in what way? What symptoms were you having?

[@ashleyduarte1625]

In*

[@tanner3373]

currently on Remeron, but my doc wants to switch me to Cymbalta, thanks you and the people who commented below for providing more info.

[@meph4550]

Ive been on duloxetine 4 yrs now, duloxetine psynil 40 mg for 3 years, duloxetine cymbalta 30 mg only few months because i gain weight a lot crazy! I change to duloxetine Loxx 30 mg until now. . . . 4 years ago without this Med every single day was a struggle muscle pain, difficult to sleep, tired all the time, palpitation and a lot. . . . When my psycha prescribe duloxetine it changes everything and it it helps me a lot. . . . . No more pain. . . but the big side effect with antideppresant med is gaining weight and difficult to stop. . Withdrawal sympstoms is real😥

[@iyenemiwhyte7768]

I was prescribed duloxetine 30mg gastrointestinal capsules.looks there re different types

[@Cutiegrl5897]

I took this for 1 day. My mood felt better. But my heart rate and blood pressure went up. I have stomach pain & lots of diaherra. I also had a brain zap. I called my psychiatrist and he told me to stop taking it. I was only on 20mg. He was surprised I had a reaction on such a low dose.

[@Tej517]

It feels so only for 3 to 4 days.

[@sherlineolof838]

Very good information. Thank you very much. I was hesitant to take Cymbalta thinking of its side effects. This has really helped. Thanks again 😊

[@bullmoose6739]

I have a better perspective now than I had before it. I was absolutely miserable, couldn’t sleep on it. He literally said zombie. That was me.

[@alondraherrera4170]

It helps but dear god if I miss one day I will go through TERRIBLE withdrawals

[@jakeaurod]

Don't forget the sweating! I started it last week and had to stop taking 60mg Duloxetine after a few days because of difficult and painful urination. I was prescribed it for post-Covid fibromyalgia and I felt better on the first day. Unfortunately, my prescription started a few days after my mother's death and I felt like it stole my legitimate emotion of grief, because I couldn't cry or feel any emotion. My rheumatologist changed it to 30mg and I'll see if that's any better.

[@timmybrenner-e1q]

It takes a while to feel better as in all anti depressants !! I take it as well as several friends , took a bit but never felt better !!! It saved my life

[@andrewlewiscameras]

This works for me at 60mg. I have anxiety and depression. 30mg isn’t enough, 60mg daily helps

[@Monicaladybug]

I started taking this about three months ago for severe chronic pain but i can never understand the explanation of my medications when i am prescribed them, this helped so much! I understand what i am taking now!

[@Robert-vg3dx]

I love your voice and the smooth/accurate information that was easy to understand . I subscribed. Thank you doctor !! 😊✌🏽

[@suryaananda108]

Yeah I like how clear he is.

[@MrL1O1V1E1]

Very soothing and friendly voice

[@kierstencreates958]

Agreed

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

A decade or so ago I tried Cymbalta and had HORRIBLE NAUSEA so when my Doctor wanted me to try it again for pain I was a bit leery. He added Zofran to take right before I take Cymbalta and what a difference! It’s been two weeks and no change in pain at 1/3 the recommended dose, but I’ll let you know when I get to therapeutic target dosage.

[@RealGirlLive]

Any updates?

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

I’ve been at 60 mg Duloxetine/Cymbalta without Zofran and I’m fine. If you can’t tolerate the nausea use Zofran for as long as needed until it subsides when your body adjusts in the beginning. 2years out, I have noticed I’ve gained some weight; 18 pounds. My pain reduced by HALF 🎉 if I also take 7.5 mg of Meloxicam ( during work hours. ) I have Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Gouty arthritis so to reduce pain is WHY my Dr. prescribed Cymbalta. I have side effects of sweating easily. The BENEFITS of pain reduced by HALF ( with 7.5 mg MELOXICAM ) is SO GREAT❕❤️‍🩹 I can now work part time 🙋‍♀️ 🐶

[@Sketch1994]

Why should I develop a dependence to see if it works? Why do Antidepressants and Gabapentinoids go first in chronic pain when the bottomline of most researches is that they only reduce the ammount of opioids needed (by potentiating their effect which until now was considered dangerous)? Is it less dangerous to get a constant influx of two drugs that don't work in order to take less of a drug that actually works? Isn't that kinda contradictive and doesn't it seem manipulative when they try push 2 or 3 more drugs that have their own severe side effects and cost 10-15 times more when it is a fact that they end up being used concurently in a dangerous fashion which has already caused deaths? Why are opioids/alcohol (a well known gabaergic drug) dangerous but opioids/gabapentinoids aren't? What am I missing here?

[@LeonidSpartanKing]

For me is kinda good , but somehow anxiety is increased first couple of hours , dont know why

[@loriwinters8206]

Thank you for talking about this drug. It's still too soon for me cause I started 1 week ago. Good point we all have a different body system & what work for Jane may not work for Sally. I most certainly will call my Dr. by 6 weeks. I suffer from a lot of health issues but people or family never know. I've got fibromyalgia etc. etc. Listening to encouragement hope this will help me. Thank you!☺

[@richardlau2447]

Hi Lori, my psychiatrist is suggesting cymbalta. I have both anxiety and back pain. I’ve taken lots of meds that didn’t work. Any side effects? Are you still on it? Can you comment please?

[@anncrafted1]

Sorry you dont get family empathy, you are obviousely a non moaner like myself, but after a long time I decided it wasnt familys fault, plse speak up about your illness, its not visable and you would be helping them through concern and empathy; plse remember you are prescious God bless x

[@kellycain6529]

I been taking the 30 mg for 18 days and I still feel symptoms like nauseous and drowsiness . Today I have doctor recommended to take it at night to see if it helps . Let’s see how it goes

[@bethbradley1004]

I feel sick too every morning. I’m going to try taking it with my breakfast tomorrow. Day 10

[@MrsMRRoss]

I took a 20 mg dose to start with and within an hour I felt as if I could not get a good breath of air. That is a horrible feeling. My O2 level was 99 so I new it was all in my head. Has anyone had this issue?

[@mariaaastarr3032]

This is such an excellent and well explained video. Dr. You explained everything with such kindness and compassion. I was given Duloxetine some type of reaction to in the past. I like how you explained if you need it deprive yourself. Because I'm going through some depression depression and anxiety and I'm hurting myself I'm not trying this. I took one medication my psychiatrist gave me and the first one I talk make me feel really great the first day the second day I took the medicine I was like a zombie. I just laid in the bed and cutting the function only to get up to go to the bathroom so I talked to the doctor and he told me not to take it anymore. If only that medication would have worked like I did the first day I will be happy go lucky. But I'm about to start taking the Cymbalta because I need to feel better not suffer. I'm not going to know how a medication works if I don't give it a try. Thank you so much for this video...✌🏽❤🙏🏽😊

[@jjjc0711]

Just started today. Got sleepy, but after a while that left, and I had lots of energy. Did get a little dry mouth, and I seem to have very little pee coming out though I feel like I have to go. I have fibromyalgia, and now joint pain. So Dr. gave me this Rx. Coincidentally, I have hot flashes, anxiety, adhd, chronic lower back pain, tingling feet in the morning and I startle super easy. It would be cool if this fixes all of that, as it seems to help a lot of other stuff I have. I’ll post an update after a week or so.

[@zonnebloem100]

I have the same issues, helps the duloxetine?

[@j.ashley9152]

I got prescribed this today and now after looking at reviews I don’t even want to take it.

[@JoannaLindsay327]

me too im really scared..but i take Paxil..so i dont know what to do.

[@j.ashley9152]

I decided not to take the cymbalta. I am now taking lexapro and have been for week.

[@jeanetteduran1199]

I've taken it for almost a week and I already see a difference. I'm on 20mg every night. I had real bad anxiety and depression and pain. I am not saying I'm 100 percent but I can tell a difference. Like a big weight off my shoulders. There is no way to know if it will work for you unless you try it. I have tried a lot of different ones over the years and I think I finally found the one that works.

[@tifflovemyfamily2160]

Hello did you ever end up taking it cause I have been prescribed it also and haven't took it yet the side effects scare me

[@j.ashley9152]

Tiff Love my family I’m taking lexapro. No side effects at all. Been on it for 3 months

[@jeanniesmith3705]

It's a miracle medication for me.

[@lilly4069]

Thank you just started taking it This has helped me understand the sides effects and medication

[@jillbluerei4806]

How has this turned-out for you? Any significant side effects? I've been Rx'd this for chronic back pain & the consiquential sleep problems. In someone else's YT video they mentioned that it made her feel like she'd be ruffied. Scary.

[@ranman58635]

I'm still scared. I took medication once and felt disconnected and I had side effects of ticks. They are permanently with me now. Also I had no ability to enjoy a good sesh with myself. TMI! Took my pleasure away and it took months to regain and I'm still not back to normal.

[@wongjuan344]

What medication?

[@ranman58635]

@@wongjuan344, I believe it was Lyrica. It was a anti- seizure one

[@sharonheskey1418]

Antidepressants could cause persistent emotional numbness/anhedonia and sexual dysfunctions after discontinuing meds. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57Qh2Brd9OKrJo

[@brendaclark8053]

Cymbalta almost killed me ; shut down my kidneys ; Diarrhea and had to wear depends for over a year ; once I went off of Cymbalta my condition cleared up immediately by the next day ; but left me with some damage !!!

[@markmmcaulay]

Wow this info was so important for me to hear. Thanks!

[@gillyboy1566]

It has been perfect for my Fibro but completely useless for my depression I feel so low I struggle with each day

[@wardwebster4672]

Just started Cymbalta. Tomorrow March 10, 21 will be one week on it. I hope it starts to kick in soon. Tired of being scared to death. I want my like back!

[@SelfTaughLearner_NV]

Ssri will ruin you bro

[@ashleyduarte1625]

Did it work out for you?

[@wardwebster4672]

@@ashleyduarte1625 , Yes, feel a lot better.

[@wardwebster4672]

@@SelfTaughLearner_NV . Yes, there’s side effects. However, they are not as bad as not being here.

[@briannaturner1191]

Mdd has ruined my life but it was nice to hear you say it was as serious as diabetes

[@Lmtaytay]

Wish my doctor would have told me the withdrawal issues. Horrible! I was on Cymbalta for 3 months, it was horrible!

[@chrisgladney6581]

This medicine is dangerous day three of taking it felt like I was getting ready to stroke out and my body temperature was hot like I was on fire. I'm calling my doc ASAP

[@laurenclark1480]

I had severe pain and nausau on latuda. Was put on cymbalta can't eat bedridden so sick

[@wendylovesdaisy6335]

I’m about to start next week. Thank you so much for this information, it was very helpful!

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

You are so welcome!

[@Mred9455]

I starting this week. How has it helped you

[@OGSativex]

@@Mred9455 I just started this week, I have the same question for you. How has it helped? I’m so tired of my mind running and just being in a constant state of depression.

[@Mred9455]

@@OGSativex 6 months. Which I think is crazy. But that's how long it takes. It helped. I had some bad anxiety major depression. After about 4 to 5 I noticed a difference. I'm not on it anymore. Back to doing my thing. But I would go back. Just I hate having to take a pill 💊 every day to feel normal. I sometimes am forgetful an miss 2 days then I get all paranoid. It does work an the side effects weren't that Bad

[@OGSativex]

@@Mred9455 thank you man! My doctor prescribed 90mg. So I get 30mg for a week, then 60, then 90 as the final dose. Hopefully it can do something, super depressed and anxious.

[@bradt2555]

I've been on this medicine for only 2 days and the pain in my legs got worse. I was given this medicine to help with pain in my leg. I can't sleep and can't even walk now since I started taken it. Can I stop it after only 2 days without any side effects?

[@oussamaitani4852]

5:33 '''All Antidepressant can have sexual side effects'' Wellbutrin: Am i joke to you?

[@PenguinDownload]

It has the LOWEST incidence of sexual side effects among antidepressants, but it still has some. From product packaging: Genitourinary Common (1% to 10%): Decrease in sexual function, dysmenorrhea, impotence, menstrual complaints, nocturia, urinary frequency, urinary tract infection, urinary urgency, vaginal hemorrhage One study in which 150 patients received the sustained released form of bupropion reported the incidence of orgasm dysfunction at 8% in patients receiving a 300 mg daily dose and 10% in patients receiving a 400 mg daily dose.

[@mayme8761]

Does Cymballta cause Acid reflex .

[@krusher181]

I’m on it and it definitely lowered my sex drive. Doesn’t affect how sex feels but definitely lowered my appetite for it.

[@SelfTaughLearner_NV]

@@mayme8761 it does

[@jshillkiller2262]

All depends on your paradigm i suppose..Im just starting on it and just now am reading here and thinking the side effects of sex would be increased( which i definatley dont want) but hearing this im happy..if it takes.my drive to.zero im all good.with that!

[@missylee3022]

It's been a godsend for my fibromyalgia but it hasn't helped my depression yet. It's only been about 3 weeks and I'm going through a break up so I'm not giving up hope.

[@missylee3022]

If you're worried about it effecting your sex drive I'm sad to report that it hasn't decreased mine...considering that I'm going through a break up that's a bad thing 😂😂😂

[@JohnParish-k8q]

Im in agony with Arthritis, plus i have sever anxiety affraid of going out driving etc. This sounds perfect for me but he scared me with the suicidal thogts etc.... any advise guys ? Thanks

[@daisyvann4124]

medication gives sides effects also on the blood pressure , also hart disorder

[@patteichgrab1139]

Thanks!

[@Tinaxoxo413]

I have lyme disease which has completely destroyed my life. Especially since I can't find a doctor even willing to help me go into remission. An lyme literate doctors cost thousands of dollars which I don't have. So, it's like going to bed at 24 & waking up 80. For the first time in my life, I can't take care of myself. It's put me into a horrible depression an thoughts of suicide run rampant in my brain. The pain alone makes you want to put a bullet in your brain. I'm supposed to start Cymbalta tomorrow and I'm scared as hell. I'm terrified of most medications but I stay away from one's that can cause withdrawal or I have to be on for life. She has me doing 30mg for right now. Hopefully it helps with the pain as I've been told it does by other people with lyme disease.

[@NickOtis0707]

Hi my name is Nick I suffer with chronic lyme disease for about 6 years and a half now. The doctor gave me the same medications but I haven't started the medications because I read some of the comments here. And the side effects can be scary Plus for myself I don't want to get depended on this type of anxiety and depression medication if it's hard to get off when you finally get off of it and then you have these severe side effects. I would love to talk to you a little about your story but how you got Lyme disease. Hopefully we can both support each other and give each other's advice of what works for us what medications we take if it's supplements or different medications from the doctor. I'm for sure I have fibromyalgia because I have aching shoulders and aching neck through the whole day when I go to bed I have to use heating pads. I have chronica issues I lost a lot of weight I have severe depression and anxiety. I'm always consistently thinking about a lot of things I should be thinking about in life. I take a good quality mega three fish oil I take gabapentin and Flexeril. I'm on a low dose of methadone 40 mg I go to a clinic I was at 175 mg many years ago and then I decided to taper but at that time when I started tapering I started getting a little withdrawals. I started saying to myself I shouldn't get withdrawals really fast for me to taper 1 mg every week. At that time I found out that I had Lyme disease and that was the reason why but I was misdiagnosed for almost a year. I went to doctor to doctor to get a different opinions some doctors looked at me as a patient and not a human some doctors only can do so much with the protocols through the CDC. I'm going to end this message I don't want to make it too long. I will talk to you more about what testing that I got done and more of my story.

[@manuelleyva2]

Thanks doctor Richardson for such wonderful information.

[@rambodonohue7135]

Me and my husband are both on this medicine for nerve pain it really helps

[@tycoona1]

Did you have any side effects?

[@angelmidknight3119]

My fiance was prescribed this for fibro and he had bad panic attacks, his doctor told him to stop it, he just took it a couple weeks.

[@jshillkiller2262]

I can imagine he did..ive been on it 2 days and i woke up feeling massive amounts of negative energy tgis morning and real panicky

[@jshillkiller2262]

Can i ask what he is on now? I have fibro and cptsd cheers

[@maritzaguzman5751]

Thank you so much for your videos. I am taking gabapaten, Meloxican for pain and now my doctor prescribed cymbalta for my Rheumatoid arthritis, herniated discs, and spine osteoarthritis. I am also taking lamictal and intuitive plus insuline and losartan for high blood pressure. I am so worried for taking so much meds and all the side effects and how they may harm me. I welcome any suggestion.

[@tnreb8777]

There are herbal remedies that will help one get away from gabapentin. Gabapentin has terrible side effect, including brain damage

[@catherinejackson6571]

I was put on gabapentin for a disc problem and started to get chest pain,I'm about to be put on this drug 30mg,I will have a spinal nerve block in March that will hopefully work then I wont need medication.

[@cckf2011]

Get off the Meloxicam which is a nsad....will give u kidney problems aka kidney disease that is irreversible .....Tylenol affects liver which can grow back .kidneys cant

[@tiredofbadusername09]

Empathic and informative🙏🏻. Rare combination on YT but so lovely to see! Thank you!

[@BELG1994]

Ik neem het nu voor de 2e dag. Ik bouw ook mijn Effexor af.. Nu neem ik voor de komende 14dagen 30mg duloxetine en 75mg effexor. Daarna nog eens 14 dagen 37.5mg effexor en 60mg duloxetine. Momenteel gaat het nog wat betreft bijwerkingen maar ik juich nog niet te vroeg. Dag 1 had ik enkel wat lichte last in mijn buik. Nu dag 2 voel ik me traag,moeilijk nadenken(beetje zombie-achtig) en meer zweten onder de oksels. Mijn zicht is soms ook wat minder goed maar dat had ik al gelezen van anderen. Ik las dingen over mensen die moestten overgeven etc en ik werd er alleen maar angstiger van. Iedereen reageert anders op medicatie. Fingers crossed dus!

[@marleneflaherty4843]

Thankyou for your thorough explanation!! I just got my new medication almost a week ago and I have yet to take it. Thanks again!

[@zneale5383]

Is it normal to feel spaced out on these meds? Have felt spaced out on and off for a couple of weeks. It scares me

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Some complain of feeling that way. It's not what we are hoping for you. If it isn't improving then you should talk with your doctor about a different option.

[@JD-8-1971]

It works great but I want to sleep constantly. I have fibromyalgia and have been pain for most of my life. Pain meds never helped a few months ago my Dr tried this on me. I feel so much better now. I will put up with being tired over being in pain. LOL

[@MattMendians]

Thank you for the video! How long should someone be on this? I have been on now for about 14 years! I’m just wondering if I can or should be able to go down and evaluate how I feel?

[@obliviousLady]

I have a very specific question. I hope someone can help. I'm around 40 years old and started taking Cymbalta since my mid 20s. I believe this is okay. However, since I have been taking Cymbalta the only side effect I have that is truly noticeable is heavy sweating at night whilst sleeping. Is this expected, can I do something to reduce this? Should I be concerned. The only real concern is in winter when I wake up all wet and cold in the winter months. I'm in South Africa so it's abnormal.

[@michellevenusvibes1335]

Good informarion. Something else that it 'seems' most Drs do not discuss. (At least mine did not. I still love her! Lol). - Is the reaction of certain herbs. I never knew this after a couple years of being on this. Black Cohash teas, garlic are just a couple of things we are supposed to avoid. - After quite a few years, I am in the process of weaning down from 120mgs a day. (60mgs, twice a day). A much higher dose than the normal for nerve pain. I just began my 3rd day of 30mgs twice a day... Not feeling well. But is manageable so far! It is very hard to wean from

[@leahbrum9971]

What about weight gain? Thanks for the video !

[@bullmoose6739]

Why does the doctor ask me to walk 40 minutes every day? Is a depressed person going to walk every day? What came first, the chicken or the egg? It’s so stupid. I’ve been on it two months and don’t notice any difference in my mood.

[@daveshoemaker7137]

It's also used in Europe for bladder problems!

[@zonnebloem100]

Hoi neem jij ook duloxetine?

[@annam1905]

I was just diagnosed last Wednesday with fibromyalgia my doctor prescribed me this medication and im scared to take it because the sides effects

[@cardinalsdd]

Anna I was diagnosed with this yesterday. My doctor prescribed this and amitriptyline 10mg. I'm nervous too

[@RomaineRC]

@@cardinalsdd if it helps, I've never had any side affects with it other than the desired effects. It dulled the pain and helped with my constant relentless migraines at the cost of a little bit brain power. I only noticed. A difference in cognition because I was studying maths at the time. It also made me start sleeping at night instead of sleeping every 3 days and took enough pain out of my legs that I could feel them so I could walk without a little better. My condition was extremely bad at the time so on the day I started it my sense of space was disturbed a little for maybe a week (curbs felt higher for instance) and I started thinking things were pretty. It's worth concidering that going from being completely un medicated to that state is why I had the side effects. The most important thing as that these medications target the system we use to feel things. So there is no avoiding feelin effects but our doctors know how to put us on it in a way that isn't scary. Please don't be afraid. You can do it!

[@RomaineRC]

Let the people around you know and get support from them, that will be very valuable to help you through the 6 months. I yah you all the best. You can do it!

[@cardinalsdd]

Thank you!! I'm a 36 year old male so this all is a complete shock and its been rough in many ways. Thank you for your wonderful words

[@sharonheskey1418]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a57Qh2Brd9OKrJo !

[@Marssbarss08]

I just got this medicine but I’m really scared to take bc I read all the side effects that can happen any help?

[@jshillkiller2262]

Wait till you forgot what you read then start..ps dont be tempted to read them b4..thats the key

[@kareneby1914]

Tell people about nightmares with cymbalta

[@SchindlersFiist]

I've been on Cymbalta since August. Started with 30mg, now I'm on 80mg. Still trying to figure it out. I'm still anxious and depressed. The only thing it helps is my nerve damage pain in my hands.

[@cryptosavy9716]

How long you been on it?

[@SchindlersFiist]

@crypto savy since August 22nd, 2022

[@SchindlersFiist]

@@cryptosavy9716 do you have a similar experience?

[@cryptosavy9716]

@@SchindlersFiist made me anxious and couldn't sleep.

[@SchindlersFiist]

@@cryptosavy9716 I'm having problems sleeping for sure

[@AminaRae-uh5eg]

I took it once the other day and felt pretty sick- upset stomach. Even woke me up in the middle of the night with abdominal pain. If I take it again, will it make the side effects worse? I suffer from GAD and emetophobia/health anxiety

[@more2me100]

Taking my first 30 mg right now!!! Here’s to getting better! Cheers!

[@FutureLegend100]

And how are you now?

[@kmryan]

I am going on my first week and I’ve just been sick, noises make me more overly stimulated because I feel like my brain is vibrating, nauseous and shaking, but when I dropped my Klonopin with it I felt better. I’m hoping it helps overall overtime.

[@chicbxbecerril6985]

This is exactly what’s happening to me my whole body is vibrating in my brain,,I thought it was a pinched nerve

[@jshillkiller2262]

How's it going for you now? Im 2 days in feeling sick as

[@ashleyduarte1625]

Are you saying it helped when you took Klonopin with it or made it worse?

[@teriwest87]

The vibration I’m wondering if that’s what I’m experiencing. I have tinitis and lately if there’s no noise my tinitis seems stronger and sounds like a vibrating rain stick in my head.

[@brookehayes1758]

@@jshillkiller2262 the meds take up to 2 weeks to feel any side affects

[@jerrycrow8153]

I was prescribed DULoxetine 30mg about 2 months ago. Only had one violent meltdown since. However, i had to go 2 days without it because my refill wasnt called in. On the second day i found myself drifting in and out of consciousness at work.

[@larryphillipsjr.1607]

DAMN 😲

[@bullmoose6739]

Sometimes you realize what you were upset about is just a fact of life.

[@tuneintotarot]

I used Lexapro and it ruined my sex drive and function so now I'm scared to try anything else. I'm currently on wellbutrin and my doc wants to add duloxetine to augment the effects of what I'm currently on. I'm scared because I don't want weight gain or sexual dysfunction and I've seen horrible things in the internet about withdrawal symptoms

[@carlav8357]

Can you take Nootropics with Cymbalta?

[@brendonaralandi5637]

My doc just prescribed me this for fibromyalgia.Does it help with the fatigue associated with Fibromyalgia.

[@brandinoo_]

i was prescribed this medication for my ADHD

[@lucesitabenitezdecorzo7474]

I began taking duloxetine 30mg and I have Diarrhea several times a day. I can’t leave my home. Will this ever stop? And can I use anti Diarrhea meds with it? I am so distracted because this med has finally stoped my nerve pain! Ahhhh! I’m so frustrated. I want my life back.

[@stellabrown909]

Talk to yo doctor please

[@azharhussain8127]

After talking this medicine,I become constipated

[@estherross9669]

I’m on my fourth week . I. Highly recommend it if your health allows youtoo

[@jarek1370]

it helped me a lot to treat my panic attacks

[@DMac-uv1bl]

Hi Jarek are you still on Cymbalta? How’s it going?

[@jarek1370]

@@DMac-uv1bl yes i am, feel good

[@DMac-uv1bl]

@@jarek1370 Great, thanks I start this tonight fingers crossed it goes well!

[@jarek1370]

@@DMac-uv1bl but you will have to wait for effects few weeks (i felt better after 3 weeks i think, before i had some side effects, nausea especially)

[@ashleyduarte1625]

I’m glad to know it helped your panic attacks! Did it increase them or anxiety at first? Are you still panic attack free? How long have you been on it?

[@iwantmyfriescrispynotburnt3981]

I'm trying to get off celexa 40mg, but I have excruciating muscle aches and pain with my back and shoulders...so how do I switch over... Do I switch over and lower down from the celexa first and then take the cymbalta.. Can I take a lower dose of celexa and take a lower cymbalta Or I can take low level of cymbalta (from weaning) and take the 30mg or 60mg of cymbalta? I just don't want to get off celexa because it has helped so much....and gave me such a great outlook on my life. Also I don't want to get Serotonin Syndrome. I take Vyvanse and Lamictal... But the muscle relaxant that I take helps but it clashes with the celexa... which allows me not to take it often...but my muscle pain and aches gets worse... so im just super nervous. Anyone have suggestions? Thank you.