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Cymbalta causing constipation?

Posted by skim3737 @skim3737, Oct 4, 2023

I was recently prescribed low dose Cymbalta (20mg at bedtime) to deal with generalized anxiety disorder and I've been on 20mg Celexa since 2007. I have digestive problems from radiation damage to pelvis and abdomen (which was done in 1998) and I also have SIBO. Since I started on the Cymbalta about 3 weeks ago I believe I've noticed more constipation. Has anyone else also experienced this with Cymbalta and is it something that might get better as I'm on the medication longer? TIA.

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mitfit | @mitfit | Oct 6, 2023

I have not had any trouble with constipation from Cymbalta. It took a couple of weeks for my system to adjust (nausea) but have been fine ever since.

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skim3737 | @skim3737 | Oct 6, 2023
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@mitfit

I have not had any trouble with constipation from Cymbalta. It took a couple of weeks for my system to adjust (nausea) but have been fine ever since.

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Thank you for your reply. It's very helpful to hear from others and TBH, I was concerned that I might have nausea with it but didn't. Further proof that we all react differently to medications. Must be more my digestive issues than the Cymbalta causing my constipation. Appreciate you!

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jun 15 4:54pm
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@skim3737

Thank you for your reply. It's very helpful to hear from others and TBH, I was concerned that I might have nausea with it but didn't. Further proof that we all react differently to medications. Must be more my digestive issues than the Cymbalta causing my constipation. Appreciate you!

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I’m getting ready to start on it too. I already have constipation. Hope it doesn’t worsen.

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h622467 | @h622467 | Jun 16 10:31am

I wish all of you luck with Cymbalta. When I took it several years ago it turned me into a monster. Several times I verbally attacked my sisters and my boyfriend at the time. Thought I was going crazy. Was fine when I stopped taking it.

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skim3737 | @skim3737 | Jun 16 11:40pm
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@celia16

I’m getting ready to start on it too. I already have constipation. Hope it doesn’t worsen.

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My constipation got a little bit worse, noticeable but not extremely so. But I also was put on a very low dose of 20mg. I hope it helps you and doesn't worsen your GI issues. Keep us posted.

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