Posted by BorgMan on September 18, 2004, at 16:14:55
In reply to Re: Cymbalta Newbie and Psycho-Babble Newbie, posted by mattw84 on September 16, 2004, at 14:44:45
Hi Matt!
Sorry, I didn’t get back to you right away. I just didn’t have the chance to type until now.
I'm on day 5 of Cymbalta (40mgs) and I'm starting to get hit with some nasty side effects: severe sedation (< -- which I welcome for my agitation), nausea, muscle ache, diarrhea, and irritability. But they are manageable.
> I am shocked that any doctor would prescribe two MAOI's simultaneously!It was just an MAOI and an SSRI. (Nardil and Luvox)
> If you have had serotonin syndrome I suspect, that your serotonin levels are (Or have been) more than 'adequate' as far as is concerned for depressive symptoms.Yes, you would think I would have enough Serotonin going. Perhaps, I just need some Norepinephrine. (Which perfect for Cymbalta)
> Have you tried Effexor yet?Yes, it violently agitated me.
> As the last poster mentioned you may be putting yourself at a slight risk of Serotonin Syndrome again. Since you are already taking Prozac.I’m not worried. I can feel when it’s coming on. Besides, I need a lot of Serotonin to not be depressed.
> Or Wellbutrin might also prove beneficialWellbutrin also violently agitates me.
> Best of luck and welcome!
> MattThanks Matt. I do feel welcome.
Sincerely,
BorgMan
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