Posted by Cairo on October 24, 2004, at 6:45:55
In reply to Re: Cymbalta and coffee? » karaS, posted by verne on October 24, 2004, at 5:36:13
I was sensitive to caffeine, even the little bit in decaf coffee, before I started Cymbalta. I also had to watch my chocolate intake and even alcohol, which would cause insomnia. I've been on Cymbalta two weeks and had to lower the dose from 30mg to 20mg. I'm considering lowering it even further to 15mg because the agitation is very hard to take and I'm getting stiff neck muscles which cause headaches, a big problem for me with Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain. My startle response is VERY significant and I'm also getting blurry vision sometimes, increased BP at 30mg or higher, disturbed sleep (anathema to Fibros), chest tightness even at 20mg. I wonder if Inderal LA would help, though I am prone to orthostatic dizziness.
The positives are that I have become a cleaning machine, but it feels like a long caffeine buzz (like I'm involuntarily being driven to do things). I still have that unreal feeling all the time. Losing weight is very welcome after years of weight gain and more weight gain on Neurontin and other ADs. Appetite is way down and I've lost 7 pounds in two weeks. Time will tell if SE go away and if there is improvement in pain, motivation, concentration, etc. I have a sneaking suspician that this might not be the med for me. I'm waiting for Lyrica.
Cairo
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