@yanks950 , and all... I don't recall any negative side effects as I increased my dosage. That was a decade or so ago but I am sure I'd recall any negatives. All I remember is the good it did, how much better I was so quickly. Both in discomforts from Firbromyalgia and arthritis and from my anxiety/depression. I didn't know it would help me with anxiety. That was a great surprise, but I remember I was better able to handle the stressors in my life, which were and are quite severe. My son is 100% disabled and I was overseeing his medical journey and helping with his living needs at that time, as well as dealing with my own health issues. While he is much more independent now, and lives on his own, he continues to need my emotional and some physical support overseeing his medicines and such. My anxiety with the increased Cymbalta and additional treatment, the 95 degree temp therapy pool was and is at the center of my stress relief as well as my physical reliefs. I highly recommend that to reduce your depression, anxiety and to relax tense and strained muscles and bones. I also tapered off several other medications that were not helping and did cause side effects.... Lyrica, Gabapantin, Hydroxycodone, and others.

I suggest when your doctor thinks it wise, you check your medicine list and be sure you are only taking meds that really work for you, with fewest side effects possible. I began to see colors more clearly, the world became a brighter place for me. Cymbalta is one of the medications that has helped me in multiple areas with few bad effects. I am grateful for this addition.

I wish you well and blessings, Elizabeth