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Posted by islandangel on November 7, 2009, at 12:51:06
I have been on 60mg Cymbalta for fibromyalgia pain etc., for 2 years. It has worked so well for me. Increased pain and depression issues recently caused me and my doctor to look at increasing the Cymbalta dose. I am adding 30mg in the evening slowly. However-- I'm getting a hive reaction on my face within a half hour after taking the increased dose. At one point it was so severe my eyes were swollen. It caused a horrible butterfly rash on my face. Why would I be reacting NOW? Two years after taking Cymbalta? What is the connection between hives and Cymbalta? Anyone with tips or info much appreciated.
Posted by manic 666 on November 7, 2009, at 14:29:44
In reply to Longtime Cymbalta NEW hive reaction w/increase, posted by islandangel on November 7, 2009, at 12:51:06
it like me , an my dose of sertraline 150mg an my jiont,s kill me . 100 an they feel a little better.your new dose of cymbalta has took you over your tolerance level, its to much for you an you are getting side effects.
Posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2009, at 14:36:21
In reply to Longtime Cymbalta NEW hive reaction w/increase, posted by islandangel on November 7, 2009, at 12:51:06
Hi when you say butterfly rash is it over the nose area? Do you have any autoimmune diseases as a butterfly rash is a sign of lupus? Ever been tested for it. Are they considering fibromyalgia as an autoimmune disease? Yes it works well for pain as took it for three months never realized had back pain till went off. You would'nt happen to have hasmimotos thyroiditis or graves thyroid disease as they are autoimmune? Not try to scare you. But also if you can become allergic to an antibiotic why not an ad? Just some thoughts. Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on November 7, 2009, at 17:31:09
In reply to Longtime Cymbalta NEW hive reaction w/increase, posted by islandangel on November 7, 2009, at 12:51:06
I think when hives are involved you better go back down on the dosage. Check with your pharmacy to make sure.
Posted by islandangel on April 19, 2010, at 17:15:10
In reply to Re: Longtime Cymbalta NEW hive reaction w/increase » islandangel, posted by Maxime on November 7, 2009, at 17:31:09
Following up on my post regarding Cymbalta and face rash. I went back to my 60mg and the rash went away. However... now 5 months later... I am getting the same rash about a half hour after taking 60mg Cymbalta. Am I becoming tolerant to Cymbalta? Have I been taking it for too long and now I'm developing a rash to this lower dose? I've heard of some people getting flush face on Cymbalta. Benedryl doesn't help, cortisone cream seems to keep the rash down. Yes, I've been tested for hundreds of things. Every test came up negative. The rash is on my cheeks, scaly red, itchy & burning, also red and itchy above the eyebrows. This is so STRANGE!
Posted by Phillipa on April 19, 2010, at 21:26:47
In reply to Re: Longtime Cymbalta NEW hive reaction w/increase, posted by islandangel on April 19, 2010, at 17:15:10
So you've seen a dermatoligist as sounds like seborrhea? Phillipa
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