Cymbalta Side Effects - help me!

Good Afternoon!

My husband started taking Cymblata about 4 weeks ago he started out with 30mg and went to 60mg a week ago. He is taking it for chronic pain and depression/anxiety. It seems his depression and anxiety have gotten worse. We have spoken to the doctor several times and she says give it a least 6 weeks. Oh and he sleep patterns suck now.

I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing and does it really get better. I am worried about my Husband and need to know should we give it two more weeks or call dr and demand something different.

On a good note it has helped with the pain.

Any input would help us

Thank you

Welcome to the forum.

I would definately have your hubby try to tough it out. Guys usually do not like this, but try to get him to drink herbal tea 20 min before going to bed, turn off the TV and relax reading a mag or something. Good sleep hygene is key.

I am cymbalta at 120mg now. 60 for pain and 60 for depression works well. He also needs to drinks a LOT of water, to stop any nausea and to balance his system, it may even help his sleep.

Peace and strength
Trina