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Posted by crazyjoe on June 25, 2011, at 22:34:27
anyone have experience switching from cymbalta to lexapro or luvox and was it tough or tolerable
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 10:32:25
In reply to cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 25, 2011, at 22:34:27
Yes me that is what I went from back to the luvox. I'd been on 60mg of cymbalta and if I remember correctly since it didn't do a thing went to 30 and then guess started the at the time 25mg of luvox. At the time I really didn't come here so didn't know of withdrawal. So is that what your plan is? Phillipa
Posted by jms600 on June 26, 2011, at 15:32:29
In reply to cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 25, 2011, at 22:34:27
> anyone have experience switching from cymbalta to lexapro or luvox and was it tough or tolerable
Yes - I switched from Cymbalta to Cipralex about a year back. Never experienced any real problems from what I can remember. Didn't find it tough.
I found Cipralex to have a good side effect profile, but it wasn't quite as effective for me as some of the other antidepressants out there.
Posted by crazyjoe on June 26, 2011, at 21:29:32
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by jms600 on June 26, 2011, at 15:32:29
yes phillipa i was thinking of giving the luvox cr a try.. take 60 mg of cymbalta...just worried because it has such a short half life and hits norepinephrine if it would pose a problem..cymbalta is a good ad but starting to lose effectiveness after 8 mos for ocd and racing thoughts
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 21:34:04
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 26, 2011, at 21:29:32
Cymbalta helped OCD? Didn't for me just hid back pain. I'd personally go on the generic luvox and dose as needed if you have to. Just my thoughts as always took it twice a day with largest dose at night. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on June 26, 2011, at 23:07:59
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 21:34:04
i think your right phillipa==did you ever see on u=tube a psychiatrist called mark vinner he is a staff psychiatrist at the northern nevada adult mental health services he goes by dr. of mind and reviews conditions and meds --honestly he scared me off on luvozx --called it a dangerous med and i guess this has stuck with me----he is very intelligent and entertaining but i think cymbalta will go as it is making me kind of weird and doing nothing for anxiety i guess it wouldnt hurt to try 1 100mg of luvox at night
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 20:00:26
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 26, 2011, at 23:07:59
So you going to try it? No never saw that person. I have been frightened by too many sites and meds to name. So try and avoid them now. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on June 27, 2011, at 22:11:34
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 20:00:26
you are very smart i agree i must stop that..my dr. knows that is a problem with me...i think i should just trust my dr -i do feel he knows his meds very well
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 22:16:20
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 27, 2011, at 22:11:34
Good about your pdoc my obsessive personality draws me to reading stuff. Phillipa
Posted by manduh on June 29, 2011, at 0:53:15
In reply to cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 25, 2011, at 22:34:27
I don't know if this counts, since I went straight off of cymbalta right on to remeron. But I just wanted to throw my two cents in,
about 48 hours after my last dose of cymbalta I got the brain zaps. They lasted until saturday or sunday. Now that the cymbalta seems cleared from my system I've been feeling much better.> anyone have experience switching from cymbalta to lexapro or luvox and was it tough or tolerable
Posted by SLS on June 29, 2011, at 5:06:03
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 26, 2011, at 21:29:32
> yes phillipa i was thinking of giving the luvox cr a try.. take 60 mg of cymbalta...just worried because it has such a short half life and hits norepinephrine if it would pose a problem..cymbalta is a good ad but starting to lose effectiveness after 8 mos for ocd and racing thoughts
I think Cymbalta is better administered 40-60mg twice a day for TRD and OCD. Lots of studies demonstrate that 120 mg/day is safe and effective. OCD usually requires higher dosing for a longer period of time than it does for depression. I would probably give consideration to a short trial of a higher dosage of Cymbalta before moving to another drug. I imagine it would kick-in by 2 weeks if it were going to.
- Scott
Posted by crazyjoe on June 29, 2011, at 22:12:48
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by SLS on June 29, 2011, at 5:06:03
unfortunately my insurance won't pay for aboce 60mg this happened with lexapro also insurance wouldn't pay for more than 20mg---unfortunately as you said ocd often requires higher doses....bummer
Posted by crazyjoe on July 1, 2011, at 22:45:56
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on June 29, 2011, at 22:12:48
sls or phillipa do you think that cymbalta could trigger a bipolar quicker than luvox???
Posted by SLS on July 3, 2011, at 13:10:56
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on July 1, 2011, at 22:45:56
> sls or phillipa do you think that cymbalta could trigger a bipolar quicker than luvox???
I haven't seen any studies performed investigating this issue. However, if I had to pick one, I would guess that Cymbalta was more prone to triggering mania than Luvox. There might be something synergistic between the NE and 5-HT reuptake inhibitions of Cymbalta that Luvox lacks.
- Scott
Posted by crazyjoe on July 6, 2011, at 22:09:16
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by SLS on July 3, 2011, at 13:10:56
sls or phillipa -do you think luvox might work better for overall anxiety than cymbalta??
Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2011, at 20:48:47
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on July 6, 2011, at 22:09:16
I do as OCD is considered an anxiety disorder and that was luvox's original purpose. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on July 13, 2011, at 21:46:28
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2011, at 20:48:47
phillipa i'm on 60 mg cymbalta do you think switching to luvox would give me problems with the cymbalta withdrawel?
Posted by Phillipa on July 14, 2011, at 20:09:29
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on July 13, 2011, at 21:46:28
I didn't have a withdrawal from cymbalta relieved to get off it second time round and that was 30mg. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on July 18, 2011, at 23:21:03
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on July 14, 2011, at 20:09:29
doc just switched me from 60mg of cymbalta to 20 mg of celexa without cutting down the cymbalta--said i should be fine ---your thoughts phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2011, at 23:48:05
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on July 18, 2011, at 23:21:03
I would think 30 cymbalta first depending on long you were on it? Celexa made me very tired only ad that has. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on July 19, 2011, at 15:32:37
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2011, at 23:48:05
i hope my dr didn't stop the whole 60 to fast he said i should be fine seems to know what he's doing i also have klonopin....i think cymbalta is out of you body in 1 and a half days.. if i was going to have problems when do you think they would begin..
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2011, at 19:43:21
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on July 19, 2011, at 15:32:37
Don't know as went from 60mg to 30mg and then switched to another luvox I guess. Phillipa
Posted by crazyjoe on July 20, 2011, at 19:04:14
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2011, at 19:43:21
phillipa is it true that cymbalta is out of your system in one and a half days...if i took my last dose monday that should mean that by mid wed. it should be gone correct??
Posted by crazyjoe on July 26, 2011, at 21:44:56
In reply to Re: cymbalta » crazyjoe, posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2011, at 19:43:21
pohillipa what didn't u like about cymbalta
Posted by Phillipa on July 26, 2011, at 22:19:18
In reply to Re: cymbalta, posted by crazyjoe on July 26, 2011, at 21:44:56
It wasn't that I didn't like it. Actually found babble when on it and the med was new and read and followed how it didn't work for a member so figured it was no good and went off it. The second time I took it I was very confident just moved here the pdoc asked about said no problem but this doc was not nice didn't like initial visit l0minutes. So out came the script pad said take 30mg one week then 60 one week then 90 one week then 120mg. I said but it's not approved over 60mg which it wasn't then he said take it anyway. He terrified me hence horrible anxiety even with benzos so off in l0 days. But if your doc is one you like and trust I'd give it a go. Still have a full bottle of it myself. Phillipa
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