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Posted 8/1/2012 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had issues/bad side effects with Cymbalta? This is my second week on it fully transitioning from Zoloft. Today I was crying, frustrated with my kids to no end and totally did not feel like myself. I felt like a crazy lunatic and could not control my emotions..... Things that would bother me was 10X more annoying and felt like it was amped up... Is it the meds or could it be just my Fibro pain with the anxiety and depression? Please help....
Lisa
Posted 8/1/2012 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
It's probably the transition from zoloft to cymbalta. Zoloft is strong stuff.
Posted 8/1/2012 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lisa,
i'm in the same boat, i'm in my first week of taking cymbalta coming off paxil. I feel down most of the day, feel frustrated and anxious (very much so) . I think what it is , is your body's storage of zoloft and in my case paxil is being depleted and for a new type of antidepressant to actually start working it takes at least 3 weeks. Ive been through this with other antidepressants. I hope this helps a little.
Im hopefully and patiently riding it out. As long as i know i'm not going crazy, i can calm myself down most of the time. I think if you're like me you're still on cymbalta 30 , remember it will get better when you actually get bumped up to 60. And there' s also the possibility of adding back zoloft to cymbalta( my doc said that)
Just try to take it easy, take deep breaths and vent here if you need to, discuss it with your doc and just know that this is only temporary.
Gentle hugs!
Posted 8/1/2012 11:57 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks...I have been on 60 for about a week and a half and about the same time for the Zoloft. Yesterday was the first day in a while that I felt so out of it and had difficulty controlling my emotions. It scared me. I have been transitioning from Z to C for a month and have been totally on C for almost 2 weeks. Thanks for the advice....
Take care,
Lisa
Posted 8/1/2012 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Cymbalta did not work for me. I got very angry and depressed, and was sweating like crazy. It did nothing to deal with the pain. Instead, I felt like I was a cross between emotionally dead and furiously angry at everything. I was on it for 9 months.

It works for some people. Ride it out but pay attention.
Posted 8/6/2012 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
ok...met with my dr last Wed. and he switched me back over to Zoloft. He gave me directions on how to taper off of the Cymbalta and back onto the Zoloft. the following day when I went to take my meds, I noticed that I did not have the correct dosage of Cymbalta (30...all I had was 60) . I called the dr and they did not seem worried so I haven't had any Cymbalta since last Wed. I came off cold turkey.... and now I feel so out of control! Crying, snapping no yelling at my kids and having not so nice thoughts...I feel so inadequate and anxious/frustrated/jumpy all the time. Is this because of the lack of Cymbalta or am I having a nervous breakdown.... Please help/advice
Thanks,
Lisa
Posted 8/6/2012 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Lisa, when I withdrew from cymbalta I had to keep telling myself it was the right thing to do. It gets better just give yourself a break all this changing medications is hard on your system.
Posted 8/6/2012 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
livenlaugh I bet when you get that cymbalta out of your system you will feel so much better. It sounds like it wasn't going to work for you. I had a horrible reaction to that med. I still have nightmares from that. LOL. Zoloft is good drug. People also have to remember that the drug alone sometimes is not good enough. Good theapy work with it makes a difference. I am not sure if you have someone you work with already. I take remron and I love it. It helps with racing thoughts and helps you sleep better. The only down fall is weight gain. I hope you can find what works for you. I have been down that road too many times. Now I dont want nobody touching my meds because what just happen to you. Sorry you are going through this.
Posted 8/6/2012 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
When I finally came down off the Cymbalta my husband told me "welcome back". I felt like i was nowhere, with no emotion, just nothing. I didn't like it at all...
Posted 8/6/2012 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
I had a bad reaction to Cymbalta too, but I had a bad reaction to Zoloft and Lyrica and Nerotin so I'm not much help there. Did you have a problem with the Zoloft before or why did you doc change it to Cymbalta? Its possible you need more than 1 med especially if you been on Zoloft for a long time. Its way easier on your system than stopping and starting different meds but it depends on your reactions. If there is just one symptom that the Zoloft isn't controlling anymore than adding in another med might work. Just a suggestion and if you can get your doctor to go for it.
Posted 8/6/2012 11:00 AM (GMT 0)
The reason I switched was because I was/am in alot of pain and was clenching my teeth. I was on Zoloft for about 6 months and other than that, I felt good. Along with that I also am taking Adderall for ADD/anxiety. I am also seeing someone (therapy)...in fact I am seeing her tonight. Thank you for all the encouraging words. As you must have felt, I wasn't sure if I was going crazy or if it was normal. Loud noises and hearing the kids fight I think is the hardest on me as well as all the demands I am feeling. I feel overwhelmed but I am sure it is exasperated by the Cymbalta....right?
Thanks,
Lisa
Posted 8/6/2012 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi livinlaugh,

Sorry to hear you're having such issues. I was tried on Zoloft and Cymbalta for my pain and they did nothing for me except cause side effects and make me feel numb.

I do all that I can naturally to help myself. Good luck to you.
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