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Psychiatrist has recommended Cymbalta for depression

Posted by clemsonbabe @clemsonbabe, Oct 24, 2023

My psychiatrist has recommended Cymbalta for depression. I already take Mirtazipine and Xanax for depression and anxiety. I am taking Gabapentin and Hydrocodone and a muscle relaxer for back pain after serious surgery. I am worried about adding one more drug to this mix. Would appreciate any advice. Thank you!

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radiantlin7 | @radiantlin7 | Oct 13 4:13am
In reply to @mdk1960 "This was my experience with duloxetine. I was prescribed it for depression and pain. I have..." + (show)
@mdk1960

This was my experience with duloxetine. I was prescribed it for depression and pain. I have ptsd. I became dizzy. A huge fall risk for me. I was tapered off it about 2 months ago. The dizziness decreased but I was taking lorsartan too for hypertension. I stopped it too. My dizziness is completely gone. My BP is normal. Be careful with prescription meds especially as we age. I am 63. The less rxs I take the better. Check out Beers Criteria if you are interested. It is a list of medications with severe adverse effects in the older population

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Doduloxetine gave me straight out of gate. DIARRHEA & has major sexual dysfunction. Still married & husband not happy camper with that.

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clemsonbabe | @clemsonbabe | Oct 14 8:21am
In reply to @drterri4specialkids "Hi, I'm also a Clemson fan.... Grew up there; went to Clemson University. Anyway, I was..." + (show)
@drterri4specialkids

Hi, I'm also a Clemson fan.... Grew up there; went to Clemson University. Anyway, I was wondering if you ever took the cymbalta and if it helped? Did you experience any side effects? Hoping the best for you!

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I took Cymbalta for about a week. I had higher anxiety, nausea, and tingling in my legs. I could not take it. I continue to take a low dose of Mirtazapine, along with a low dose of Xanax. I also take Hydrocodone and Gabapentin for pain. I feel like a walking drug store, but at least I am able to manage the anxiety and pain levels most days. Go Tigers!

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mitfit | @mitfit | Oct 16 9:48am
In reply to @drterri4specialkids "Hi, I'm also a Clemson fan.... Grew up there; went to Clemson University. Anyway, I was..." + (show)
@drterri4specialkids

Hi, I'm also a Clemson fan.... Grew up there; went to Clemson University. Anyway, I was wondering if you ever took the cymbalta and if it helped? Did you experience any side effects? Hoping the best for you!

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I am on 60mg and it helped me a lot with depression, energy and neuropathy pain. At first I had some stomach pain as I took it at breakfast. When I waited to take it half an hour after breakfast I did just fine.

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Oct 17 9:03am

Sounds like a lot of drugs at once. I'd research this.

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sears | @sears | Oct 17 7:34pm

You really should get a second opinion about all the medication you’re taking. You really are on a lot and may feel better if you can get off some of them. I wouldn’t start the Cymbalta until I spoke with another doctor. Preferably a psychiatrist.

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danny67 | @danny5 | Oct 20 7:49pm

@clemsonbabe, hi. i take 120 mg of Cymbalta a day for depression and pain. for me, it helps with depression more. i don't feel so depressed. but remember. it all depends on how depressed you are. and what the dosage will be. ok? good luck danny. edit; please remember THAT ANY MEDICATION "YOU" TAKE will affect you differently than the rest of us here. somebody said research the meds you're on. and get a second opinion. i believe in them. even 3rds, 4ths. you know. especially after you research them. find what works best for you only. again, good luck.

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dahliarose | @dahliarose | Oct 21 12:59pm

Are you having any significant or noticeable side effects from the Cymbalta?

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danny67 | @danny5 | Oct 21 8:02pm
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@dahliarose

Are you having any significant or noticeable side effects from the Cymbalta?

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sorry, but who is your question addressed to?

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