If you are on Facebook, they have a support group for people trying to get off Cymbalta: "Cymbalta Hurts Worse". You might want to check it out before starting the drug. In 2012, former users filed a class action lawsuit in CA against Eli Lilly because they: “Overstated the efficacy of Cymbalta” and “downplayed and/or failed to state the true withdrawal side effects associated with Cymbalta”, Failed to properly warn patients about the risks and of the “frequency, severity, and/or duration of Cymbalta withdrawal”, Benefitted from patients who started taking Cymbalta again (becoming physically dependent on the drug) to avoid terrible side effects, Advertised the benefits of the drug, even those that were not proven."
I was a member of that class action lawsuit with symptoms documented 2 years prior to ads on TV for the lawsuit. I was having hallucinations during the night, sounds like metal pipes banging together and often I would tell my pcp that it felt like my brain was being electrocuted. It was so hard to explain. For 2 years I tried to tell them. One day I saw the ad for the lawsuit and it said "if you've experienced shock like symptoms in the head" and I thought "that's it, that's what I've been trying to tell them". I had MRI's and CT scans. You name it, I had it. I can NOT take Cymbalta. My doctor touted it as a miracle drug: a pain med, anxiety med, a drug for whatever ails you. I'll stick with my meds from my pain doctor.
You are absolutely right.These neurological medications make you feel zombiesh.
I would rather live with the pain than being zombiesh and effectively useless.
The doctors operate on a trial and error basis.
They should not prescribe medications that will render you more sick than you were before taking those medications.
I was a member of that class action lawsuit with symptoms documented 2 years prior to ads on TV for the lawsuit. I was having hallucinations during the night, sounds like metal pipes banging together and often I would tell my pcp that it felt like my brain was being electrocuted. It was so hard to explain. For 2 years I tried to tell them. One day I saw the ad for the lawsuit and it said "if you've experienced shock like symptoms in the head" and I thought "that's it, that's what I've been trying to tell them". I had MRI's and CT scans. You name it, I had it. I can NOT take Cymbalta. My doctor touted it as a miracle drug: a pain med, anxiety med, a drug for whatever ails you. I'll stick with my meds from my pain doctor.
I find it so sad that the medical community is aware of these side effects and the withdrawal problem but to support the drug companies still promote these kind of drugs. I was prescribed Cymbalta and absolutely could not take it. My doctors continued to prescribe anti-depressants for my FM, I always had terrible side effects including vision loss. I am not a depressed person nor have I ever been so my reactions are extreme. I continue to live with terrible pain because fear of addiction stops me from taking the opioids I would need.
Did your vision loss improve once you quit taking Cymbalta? I think most Drs are unaware of the side effects and withdrawal problems and think the drugs must be okay because they're approved by the FDA. I've even had pharmacists minimize the risks with these drugs. I fault the FDA and the drug companies.
Thank you do much for the facts to back me up? Today I am in a place where people are questioning my reality all the time. It's really nice to feel validated thank you. 👍🏼
Please read carefully and listen to the admins on Cymnbalta Hurts Worse. I believe finding that group and starting my taper saved my life. 20 years ago I started suffering from intractable lumbar and cervical pain. Started on Lyrica AND Cymbalta. I lost my mind, a job I loved, my teeth, a medium-sized body that worked ... almost a husband and my life. At one point I couldn't formulate a coherent thought and forgot how to spell the word "the", Not good for a professional consultant!
So sure I was in the throes of dementia or Alzheimers, I developed an Exit Plan. Luckily I had a doctor I trusted enough to tell her. She is the one that connected the dots about the combo of the meds causing the mental deterioration. I stopped lyrica first and am in the final stretch of getting rid of cymbalta. Tapering off it is NO joke, even when doctors who should know better laugh at the microdose withdrawal method.
Yes, some people say it helps their pain. If it does, I'm very happy for you. But for some of us, the toxic effects completely outweighed and benefits. PLEASE do your due diligence before starting this med. As someone stated in an earlier post, it took 50 years for the FDA to figure out that a very heavily prescribed med not only didn't work, it was acually harmful. Can you even imagine how many other medications there might be?
I was a member of that class action lawsuit with symptoms documented 2 years prior to ads on TV for the lawsuit. I was having hallucinations during the night, sounds like metal pipes banging together and often I would tell my pcp that it felt like my brain was being electrocuted. It was so hard to explain. For 2 years I tried to tell them. One day I saw the ad for the lawsuit and it said "if you've experienced shock like symptoms in the head" and I thought "that's it, that's what I've been trying to tell them". I had MRI's and CT scans. You name it, I had it. I can NOT take Cymbalta. My doctor touted it as a miracle drug: a pain med, anxiety med, a drug for whatever ails you. I'll stick with my meds from my pain doctor.
It took a little over 2 years to get settled but I got $3000. Other people got more. Some people attempted suicide, some had permanent neurological issues...the amount depended on your circumstances. Some people had no documentation at all, about anything. Those people got less than $100. They sent letter with breakdown of how much people got. I think the most that was paid out was about $100,000 but they were hospitalized and almost died.
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I was a member of that class action lawsuit with symptoms documented 2 years prior to ads on TV for the lawsuit. I was having hallucinations during the night, sounds like metal pipes banging together and often I would tell my pcp that it felt like my brain was being electrocuted. It was so hard to explain. For 2 years I tried to tell them. One day I saw the ad for the lawsuit and it said "if you've experienced shock like symptoms in the head" and I thought "that's it, that's what I've been trying to tell them". I had MRI's and CT scans. You name it, I had it. I can NOT take Cymbalta. My doctor touted it as a miracle drug: a pain med, anxiety med, a drug for whatever ails you. I'll stick with my meds from my pain doctor.
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2 ReactionsYou are absolutely right.These neurological medications make you feel zombiesh.
I would rather live with the pain than being zombiesh and effectively useless.
The doctors operate on a trial and error basis.
They should not prescribe medications that will render you more sick than you were before taking those medications.
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2 ReactionsProbably cymbalta. Mine soared to over 200/125. Never again.
Can you offer information on what meds you were prescribed by your pain Dr?
Did your vision loss improve once you quit taking Cymbalta? I think most Drs are unaware of the side effects and withdrawal problems and think the drugs must be okay because they're approved by the FDA. I've even had pharmacists minimize the risks with these drugs. I fault the FDA and the drug companies.
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2 ReactionsHydrocodone and gabapentin. I take gabapentin at night.
Have you ever taken the gabapentin alone and, if so, did it help relieve pain?
Please read carefully and listen to the admins on Cymnbalta Hurts Worse. I believe finding that group and starting my taper saved my life. 20 years ago I started suffering from intractable lumbar and cervical pain. Started on Lyrica AND Cymbalta. I lost my mind, a job I loved, my teeth, a medium-sized body that worked ... almost a husband and my life. At one point I couldn't formulate a coherent thought and forgot how to spell the word "the", Not good for a professional consultant!
So sure I was in the throes of dementia or Alzheimers, I developed an Exit Plan. Luckily I had a doctor I trusted enough to tell her. She is the one that connected the dots about the combo of the meds causing the mental deterioration. I stopped lyrica first and am in the final stretch of getting rid of cymbalta. Tapering off it is NO joke, even when doctors who should know better laugh at the microdose withdrawal method.
Yes, some people say it helps their pain. If it does, I'm very happy for you. But for some of us, the toxic effects completely outweighed and benefits. PLEASE do your due diligence before starting this med. As someone stated in an earlier post, it took 50 years for the FDA to figure out that a very heavily prescribed med not only didn't work, it was acually harmful. Can you even imagine how many other medications there might be?
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5 ReactionsWhat ever happened with the Cymbalta lawsuit?
It took a little over 2 years to get settled but I got $3000. Other people got more. Some people attempted suicide, some had permanent neurological issues...the amount depended on your circumstances. Some people had no documentation at all, about anything. Those people got less than $100. They sent letter with breakdown of how much people got. I think the most that was paid out was about $100,000 but they were hospitalized and almost died.