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Posted 11/20/2011 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
I just started on Cymbalta about three weeks ago for anxiety and depression management. I started on 30mg. and have increased this last week to 60mg. I feel like I don't want to get out of bed in the morning among other side effects such as sweating and hot flashes. I was previously on Prozac (still am) which worked so well for me for about 4 years. When I tried increasing the prozac from 40 to 60mgs. I felt like a zombie. The Cymbalta is helping my depression but I still feel anxious and very spaced out which is scaring me. Any suggestions would be very helpful, thanks
Posted 11/20/2011 6:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome:)

I am not an expert on Rx stuff...but 3 weeks is not a long time for the med to build up and level off, especially if you recently upped your dosage. It may take some more time for your side effects to start to decrease.

Of course, if you feel that something is off, or if you are worried about it, by all means call your doctor or pharmacist. They will be able to tell you if what you are experiencing is to be expected.

Good luck, take care, and post anytime!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/20/2011 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Love, I agree with ScaredyCat. When you take any kind of SSRI or SNRI (which is what you are on), it takes a good 6-8 weeks to build up in your system and start working, and they are also known to cause increased anxiety at first. If the anxiety becomes too bothersome, ask your doc for some xanax to help you get through the initial start up side effects. I hope this helps ease your mind a bit. Fox
Posted 11/20/2011 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks to the both of you for your replies. I was thinking that was the case and that I should wait the full 6-8 weeks. It seems to be getting slowly better each day. I think I mentioned that I just started talk therapy (i've only had one session so far and that was just back ground information) I have tried in the past to handle my anxiety with alcohol, prescription pain killers, spending money I didn't have and i'm so tire of running. I love my husband and my two kids more than anything that could distract me from my anxiety/depression. I am scared but relieved and i'm so happy to have found this site to get feedback. Thanks again.
Posted 11/20/2011 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations!!! I am so happy to hear that you have decided to seek ways to deal with your A/D that are healthy:)

You should be very proud of yourself, as I am sure your family and friends are! It takes a lot of strength and courage, both of which I can tell you have, to give up the old habits.

Stick with your meds and therapy...and with us. We would really like to help support you through this journey.

Post anytime with questions, sharing, or just anytime you need some encouragement:)

Talk to you soon,
S.C.
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