Serotonin illness

I was already taking Cymbalta, a low dose , as part of my bi-polar treatment. One month ago my psychiatrist found out about the fibromyalgia and upped the cymbalta to 120 mg. I hadn't known it could cause the symptoms I've been feeling until I read the serotonin illness symptoms in fibromyalgia 101. I have been gettingchills when I am sweating, headaches, etc. Last monday I cut back 20 mg and plan to cut back another 20 mg today. The headachesand chills are still there. Has anyone had this problem?

Side note: The introduction thi chi class was great.

A lot of pain today and I'm going to have a tooth pulled and a new crown seated. I sure hope it doesn't make things worse....but we all know it probably will. Wish me luck please.

Oh, thanks.

Maidenivy,

How did it go at the dentist? I hope your pain level didn't go through the roof.

Debbie

Definitely take a closer look at your meds and check them through one of the drug databases for interactions. Even things like migraine meds can (when combined with other serotonin meds) cause serotonin syndrome. But, also just one alone can cause some nasty side effects. When I was on Cymbalta and Savella I had serious sweating, and often chills. Others caused me nasty migraines. So, if a symptom comes up after a med change you are right to look at the med and question whether it may be causing the new symptom.