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Re: Cymbalta - 30mg. sleepy, 60 mg. wired? » theo

Posted by SLS on October 24, 2004, at 18:20:07

In reply to Re: Cymbalta - 30mg. sleepy, 60 mg. wired? » SLS, posted by theo on October 24, 2004, at 12:04:38

Hi Theo.

> Did you have any good response at 60mg and were you at 60mg for a very long period after completely stopping Imipramine?

I began to respond well to 60mg between weeks 3-4. The response then plateaued and disappeared. I have seen no signs of an improvement since.

> I'm still considering trying Cymbalta but would be trying it for social anxiety and might be wasting my time as I haven't heard much feedback comparing Cymbalta to Paxil for a comparison for treating anxiety related issues.

One of the first things people have reported with Cymbalta is an almost immediate reduction of anxiety. Because Effexor has demonstrated such good results treating anxiety disorders, I would guess that Cymbalta would be worth a trial.

> Is Cymbalta a completely different feeling or is it similar to something you've taken before?

I would have to say that it feels like a milder Effexor with regard to side effects. I experienced a brief dysphoria with both drugs, but this is idiosyncratic to my neurochemistry.

> Also, knowing what you know now about Cymbalta, would you try it again?

I'm going to continue with it for a little while, but I wouldn't invest myself in it again, seeing as it doesn't work for me. However, it seems that Cymbalta is proving itself an effective drug with somewhat milder side effects than most other antidepressants. I would not discourage anyone from trying it for depression and associated anxiety.

Good luck, Theo. I think it's worth a shot.


- Scott

 

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