Posted by stargazer on October 27, 2006, at 10:45:21
In reply to Re: CYMBALTA QUESTION, posted by Lindenblüte on October 25, 2006, at 8:22:51
Hi,
I haven't posted in awhile but since I just started Cymbalta, I'll throw my two cents in.
I started on 30 mg last Tues, took for 3 days.
Felt tired and dizzy, no motivation whatsoever.On 4th day went to 60 mg, dizziness increased.
I'm probably on the 6th day of 60 mg but I feel terrible.Besides the dizziness...I have not left my house for more than an hour a few days ago to walk the dog, which I used to do daily. I haven't had an appetite yet I will force myself to eat a little during the day.
Yesterday I had a major headache which would not go away. I stayed in bed on and off all day, took Tylenol and got some relief.
My biggest fear is the apathy and loss of life that has overwhelmed me. I am terrified how unemotional I am, how fearful things seem to me, the thought of working again terrifies me because I feel so useless and pathetic with this depression.
Before starting Cymbalta, I was sad tearful, all of that but right now, there are no emotions except fear of living. My life seems totally DEAD, at a standstill.
I'm waiting on a call back from my doc...perhaps 60 mg is too much. He did suggest adding Seroquel to the Cymbalta at our last appt on Mon.
Even with all of the new meds available, I do not find there is a better, more effective way to treat Depression. It's actually harder with the increase in choice and combo of meds. Never in my life would I have thought I would still be dealing with this after so many years and with so much heartache and loss of life. I am very discouraged this time around.
Stargazer
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