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Posted 8/22/2018 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
I just got back from seeing my pcp and he is switching me to Cymbalta. Ever since my ostomy surgery zoloft just isn't doing it any more and I'm down in a rabbit hole right now and can't seem to climb out.

Any comments or suggestions about being on cymbalta appreciated.

TY
Posted 8/22/2018 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lamb61,

I have never taken it but there are others here who have. I am sure that they will respond. I do know it helps with depression and with pain in some matters. I hope that it works for you. I am sorry that the Zoloft stopped working.

Best wishes...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/22/2018 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
I took in and it work very good for me, took about 3weeks to really kick in with a bump up.

Had to stop because the generic came out and they did not work as well, and I could not afford the co-pay.
Only medicine in my history where the generic did not work.

Peace
Trina
Posted 8/29/2018 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not sure if it's the Cymbalta helping already or if it's just that I'm actually sleeping better on it, but I feel sooo much better than before I started it.
Posted 8/29/2018 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Sometimes if the medication is compatible for us, it starts working right away. Or seems to. Just think for the next eight weeks it will only get better. I am happy for you Lamb61. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Thanks for posting the good news.


Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/29/2018 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Well sleep depravation is a huge trigger for depression. So if it lets you sleep, help the battle is won!

Peace
Trina
Posted 8/29/2018 10:51 PM (GMT 0)

lamb61 said...
I'm not sure if it's the Cymbalta helping already or if it's just that I'm actually sleeping better on it, but I feel sooo much better than before I started it.


Sometimes reaching out, doing something to MAKE something happen that will make your life less miserable is very mood elevating. I know it has been true for me. Glad you're feeling better. I have UC, too, and my mom had a J-pouch surgery when it was a brand new idea, sometime in the '80s.
Posted 7/9/2019 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
What time of day do you take Cymbalta?
Posted 7/13/2019 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried it before. The best time to take it is first thing in the morning. If taken too late, it could cause insomnia.

I hope it helps. đź‘Ť
Posted 7/13/2019 9:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Beachbumgirl…

Thank you for your response and welcome to the depression forum.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/16/2019 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
AM definately and eat with it, do not take on empty stomach!

Peace
Trina
Posted 7/17/2019 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lambie,

I have been on Duloxetine (generic for Cymbalta) and have had no troubles with it. I do take it soon after eating breakfast, but when I was working, used to take it and then eat an hour later. I have had good results with it. I have forgotten how long it took to work, because I have been on it for years! I think it definitely helps with depression.

Best of luck to you, and do check in if you have any problems.
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