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Re: CYMBALTA ratings 1-10, and effects on anx and dep

Posted by theo on March 27, 2005, at 22:32:05

In reply to Re: CYMBALTA ratings 1-10, and effects on anx and dep » barbaracat, posted by Cindy Lou on March 27, 2005, at 14:51:52

> Hello,
> I haven't posted here for awhile ... I could really use some advice.
>
> I just started Cymbalta 4 days ago. They told me the lowest dose is 20 mg., however the side effects have been so bad for me I have to stop -- which is frustrating because I KNOW it was working for me emotionally (no anxiety attacks at all). I have also been diagnosed with BPII, depression and anxiety.
>
> You mentioned you were taking 13 pellets out of a 30 mg. capsule -- did your pdoc suggest this? I asked the pharmacist if I could open the capsule and dump some out, and he said no, it would cause stomach upset without the enteric coating. (I was nauseous WITH the coating anyway.) Do you think I should just go ahead and try it? Most docs I know wouldn't be so open-minded.
>
> You are giving me great hope here. I am very med sensitive and have had my heart broken many times on meds that seem to help but I can't tolerate the side effects.
>
> I look forward to hearing back from you, and anyone else with this experience.
>
> (I wasn't able to read through the whole thread -- sorry if I am asking for repeat info.)
>
> Thank you!!!!
>
> cindy
>
>
>
> > After 6 weeks, I give it a 9. I'm only on 13 pellets out of a 30mg capsule. Stuff is potent. I'm also BP and can't take the usual SSRIs so this is a miracle for me. At this small dose along with lithium 600mg and benzos as needed, I'm doing better than I have in years. God willing it keeps up. - Barbara
> >
> > p.s. How do you guys manage with 60mg? On 30mg I was bug-eyed and crawling on the ceiling.
>
>

What side effects were so bad? Won't they pass?


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