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Posted 03 July 2011 - 06:48 PM
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Posted 03 July 2011 - 11:36 PM
Hello Scarbro:
I am not a doctor. Just someone who has taken the medication for 5 years and a 1/2. In my case cymbalta gave me migraines, which started to go away since I reduced the dose. I took it (60mg) for severe depression.
I can´t believe this thing is prescribed for migraines. 120mg sounds like a high dose. My doctor tried to updose to 90mg but I found it didn´t give me any additional benefits, only additional side effects.
You mentioned you tapered from 120mg, how long did it take you to taper. It has taken me a whole year to wean slowly. And still, I also felt I was going CRAZY. I felt worse than before the medication.
I am not a doctor. Just someone who has taken the medication for 5 years and a 1/2. In my case cymbalta gave me migraines, which started to go away since I reduced the dose. I took it (60mg) for severe depression.
I can´t believe this thing is prescribed for migraines. 120mg sounds like a high dose. My doctor tried to updose to 90mg but I found it didn´t give me any additional benefits, only additional side effects.
You mentioned you tapered from 120mg, how long did it take you to taper. It has taken me a whole year to wean slowly. And still, I also felt I was going CRAZY. I felt worse than before the medication.
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Posted 05 July 2011 - 05:04 PM
I went from ( by drs orders) 120 to 60. THAT HURT. 3 months on that 60 to 30. 2 months and 30 to zero. Are you off now?? Do you still feel worse?? if so what do we do?????? I cant live like this!!! Its NUTS!!!!!
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Posted 24 September 2011 - 09:01 AM
I know exactly how you feel. I was on cymbalta 30 and 60mg dose for 6.5 years. Managed to taper off and took my last dose on the 15th August. Had brain zaps for 2 weeks but got through that with omega 3 and vitamin supplements then went on holiday and had a great time. Been back at work for 3 weeks and feeling incredibly irate all the time both with myself, my wife and children. Never felt like this before I took Cymbalta.
I am thinking of going back on because at least I felt ok when I took it.
I am thinking of going back on because at least I felt ok when I took it.
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Posted 28 September 2011 - 12:40 AM
Oh god help me if this drug has mutated our brain chemistry to make us need it to function...
This is my similar story
...I was on 90 mgs of cymbalta and I weaned myself off. I had been on it for over 3 yrs and I wanted to see how life would be without it (plus i saw a scary documentary about how anti-depressants can reduce your brain's ability to make serotonin-silly, i know =)
My withdraw symptoms were being nauseous-all the time and the worst thing was that I was more depressed than I already normally ~! I mean extremely depressed w/some angry nasty outbursts and sometimes suicidal-thinking I should be dead on a daily basis- (even on a 2 wk cruise!). This went on for 3-4 wks - then I couldn't do it anymore
I started taking 30 mgs again and, well, the suicidal depression and daily breakdowns stopped. I thought I was just one of those people that had to be on this stuff forever. But- now, out of no where I can't have an orgasm at all and this was NEVER EVER, never ever a problem in the past 3 yrs I was on it. But now, on a much lower dosage, this is what I get-no satisfaction. I cant understand it. So, I think I have to try and stop taking it again. I also gained 40-45 lbs when I started taking it and well, if I knew I would lose some weight just by stopping this med, that would be great incentive as well-how long does it actually take to lose the weight anyway?
Anyway, I am scared to feel that way again. It sucked. It was like having the worst PMS every f'in day. I wanted know if any of you felt extra depressed when you stopped, and if so, how long did it take ....b/c I am not sure I could handle another 3-4 wks of that - should I just keep taking it and have an orgasmless life?
Also, what the heck should I do now-any advice? Just leave well enough alone? switch to another one?
Any suggestions are so greatly appreciated~!! Nicole
This is my similar story
...I was on 90 mgs of cymbalta and I weaned myself off. I had been on it for over 3 yrs and I wanted to see how life would be without it (plus i saw a scary documentary about how anti-depressants can reduce your brain's ability to make serotonin-silly, i know =)
My withdraw symptoms were being nauseous-all the time and the worst thing was that I was more depressed than I already normally ~! I mean extremely depressed w/some angry nasty outbursts and sometimes suicidal-thinking I should be dead on a daily basis- (even on a 2 wk cruise!). This went on for 3-4 wks - then I couldn't do it anymore
I started taking 30 mgs again and, well, the suicidal depression and daily breakdowns stopped. I thought I was just one of those people that had to be on this stuff forever. But- now, out of no where I can't have an orgasm at all and this was NEVER EVER, never ever a problem in the past 3 yrs I was on it. But now, on a much lower dosage, this is what I get-no satisfaction. I cant understand it. So, I think I have to try and stop taking it again. I also gained 40-45 lbs when I started taking it and well, if I knew I would lose some weight just by stopping this med, that would be great incentive as well-how long does it actually take to lose the weight anyway?
Anyway, I am scared to feel that way again. It sucked. It was like having the worst PMS every f'in day. I wanted know if any of you felt extra depressed when you stopped, and if so, how long did it take ....b/c I am not sure I could handle another 3-4 wks of that - should I just keep taking it and have an orgasmless life?
Also, what the heck should I do now-any advice? Just leave well enough alone? switch to another one?
Any suggestions are so greatly appreciated~!! Nicole
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Posted 29 September 2011 - 03:03 AM
Hi Nicole,
I understand the annoyance as that was one of the reasons that I stopped taking the 60mg dose and reduced to 30mg, still even better when not on the stuff. I am certainly not an expert but it seems strange that it would cause a difference when you have taken the drug previously without the effect. Is it in the mind or is your partner not being spicey enough!!
Anyway, I am at a crossroads as have done nearly 6 1/2 weeks off and although dont feel depressed anymore I do feel slightly disoragnised and forgetful. Better than last week but my emotions are all over the shot and I really cannot focus on my job anymore which is a worry.
Keep smiling
I understand the annoyance as that was one of the reasons that I stopped taking the 60mg dose and reduced to 30mg, still even better when not on the stuff. I am certainly not an expert but it seems strange that it would cause a difference when you have taken the drug previously without the effect. Is it in the mind or is your partner not being spicey enough!!
Anyway, I am at a crossroads as have done nearly 6 1/2 weeks off and although dont feel depressed anymore I do feel slightly disoragnised and forgetful. Better than last week but my emotions are all over the shot and I really cannot focus on my job anymore which is a worry.
Keep smiling
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