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Posted 4/20/2017 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone-

I have been on 30mg of Cymbalta since February 28th. At first things seemed great taking this new medication. I have always been on SSRI and this switch to SNRI is new for me after going through a Genetic Testing to see what meds would work best for me. Unfortunately, the past two weeks I have been feeling, well....NOTHING. No feeling, I am not sad but have no interest in things and no enthusiasm about anything. I don't look forward to anything or enjoy normal things like before. I feel flat...emotionless. Has anyone else gone through this with Cymbalta? I hate to have to switch medications AGAIN. I am wondering if maybe adding a certain med will help or possibly waiting it out and it will get better. Not sure what to do. I am going to call my doctor office tomorrow to get an appointment for next week. I just wanted to get some input from anyone here who may have experienced the same issue with Cymbalta.
Posted 4/20/2017 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi WAI,

I am sorry to hear of your undesired s/e. :/

How frustrating! Did you recently do an increase, and then notice the change? I wonder if dropping down in dosage would help?

An add-on should definitely be something you talk with your doctor about...as it could be just what you need.

I hope you have a productive appointment, and that you come up with a plan to help you get the management you need, without the dulling effect in your mood.

Keep us posted so we can keep you in support!

S.C.
Posted 4/21/2017 8:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time.

How's your mood? What you describe sounds like you may be depressed in which case an increase in your Cymbalta may be required. When starting or increasing a medication it seems to be the norm for things to get worse before they get better again and this period can last between 2-4 weeks so stick with it if you can and keep in touch with your doctor.

Hibee
Posted 4/21/2017 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Here is a little history on me...I did post this weeks ago elsewhere on the forum but wanted to give folks here on this thread some insight.

I recently went medication free for 5 months after 17 years of taking an SSRI. The withdrawals were a nightmare but once I got through them I was so proud of myself for coming so far. It was a grueling two months of horrible withdrawal as I went through the wean process. Then for the past 3 months it has been a matter of coping and adjusting to dealing with my ever so hectic life without the assistance of medication.

Unfortunately I am having a hard time coping off of the medication with so much going on in my life right now. I decided that I needed to get back on some type of medication since my daily quality of life has been diminished because my days have been riddled with racy thoughts, stress, worry, and anger recently and my OCD has magnified X10 since being off the medication. With this being said, I didn't want to go through a gamut of trying numerous medications to find the one that works best for me. There is a new Genetic Testing that some Psychiatrist offices offer now and mine is one of them. I completed the testing and the results showed that the best family of medications that would work for my genetic make-up is SNRI's. So, on February 28th, after 5 months of being medication free, I started on 30mg of Cymbalta.
Posted 4/21/2017 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Wai
I hope u feel better soon ..after being off for so long I can imagine the feeling of taking meds again..I think try decreasing the dose.
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