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Posted by cloudnine on July 8, 2007, at 0:19:17
This is just a survey for your opinion,especiall y people who took both.
What is your opinion?BTW I took the 3rd SNRI Milnacipran and it acted like a NRI no sedation,irritation and Urinary difficulty..etc. I felt I was taking a brother of Atomoxetine or reboxetine,but less side effects.It is very different from the other SNRI because it is a very potent Noradrenaline reuptake Inhibitor.
Posted by Mishal on July 8, 2007, at 1:59:13
In reply to Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran, posted by cloudnine on July 8, 2007, at 0:19:17
I am on Effexor XR now. This has been my second week on it. I feel much better without any noticeable side effects other than little bit of sleepiness during the day time.
I was on Cymbalta in the past. Around 60mg. I hate that stuff. It made me emotionally tooooooooooooooooooo blunt. I would never try that again.
Posted by cloudnine on July 8, 2007, at 3:33:02
In reply to Re: Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran » cloudnine, posted by Mishal on July 8, 2007, at 1:59:13
> I am on Effexor XR now. This has been my second week on it. I feel much better without any noticeable side effects other than little bit of sleepiness during the day time.
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> I was on Cymbalta in the past. Around 60mg. I hate that stuff. It made me emotionally tooooooooooooooooooo blunt. I would never try that again.
>I could not agree more.Thanks.Any other opinions out there?
Posted by antigua3 on July 8, 2007, at 8:43:47
In reply to Re: Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran, posted by cloudnine on July 8, 2007, at 3:33:02
I was on Effexor and went all the way up to 225mg. I found that I was so tired all the time, forgetful and had no feelings. Took it for a year or two (see, I can't remember how long!)
Pdoc switched me to Cymbalta and I feel much better. I was as high as 80, but I've brought it down to 60mg. Pdoc finally added Provigil for afternoon tiredness, which I had with both drugs, and I feel much better. I feel more on Cymbalta, but still can't really cry, etc. which is the same as Effexor. I just found with Effexor that I just didn't care a lot of the times, which clearly interfered with my work. Deadlines? I didn't care.
For me, the switch worked. I feel less drugged.
antigua
Posted by lymom3 on July 8, 2007, at 10:31:53
In reply to Re: Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran, posted by antigua3 on July 8, 2007, at 8:43:47
Effexor wins hands down for me. I don't remember any bad side effects from it. Cymbalta on the other hand just left me feeling like I was in a coma all the time. I would rank Cymbalta as one of the worst meds I've ever tried. Results vary for everyone though.
Posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2007, at 11:48:05
In reply to Re: Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran, posted by lymom3 on July 8, 2007, at 10:31:53
Cymbalta first time did nothing at 60mg . Second time I could not cry head felt like it would explode at 30mg went off it. I tried effexor when first out only for a week or so felt like a zombie. Love Phillipa
Posted by Bigk on July 8, 2007, at 20:15:47
In reply to Re: Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran, posted by Phillipa on July 8, 2007, at 11:48:05
Posted by markymark on July 12, 2007, at 10:23:34
In reply to Re: Survey. Did Cymbalta beat effexorXR/Milnacipran, posted by cloudnine on July 8, 2007, at 3:33:02
I just started Cymbalta last week. I am tired a lot of the day but that is nothng new for me. Anyone have anything positive to say about Cymbalta? Would love a little inspiration!
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