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I just started Cymbalta yesterday for the second time. Only reason I stopped taking it (about two years ago) was because of the cost but now it comes in generic. When I took it the first time I had a GREAT experience with it. Nothing works better for me than Cymbalta so when I heard it came out in generic form I was so happy and couldn't wait to get back on it. I have been dealing with depression/...

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Unfortunately most medications are designed to make you take more medications. Remember a sick society is profitable to Insurance, Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry. If they were to cure you the world would over populate and a very large sector of the financial markets would collapse and destroy the world economy. An economic system based in Hegelian Dialect simply no longer works anymore. But l...

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David | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/22/2024
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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I've been on 40mg for two weeks and I feel so much better. I've been on almost everything under the ??. Believe me, this is my miracle drug. Helps with my nerve pain and bone pain as I have hardware in my ankle.????

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BCareful | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/19/2024
Condition: Chronic Muscle or Bone Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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I’ve suffered with chronic pain along with IBS, Acid reflux and cluster headaches for nearly 15 years. During that time I’ve seen neurologists, rheumatologists, and gastroenterologists. EACH and EVERY one tried to prescribe me this medication. Each and everyone explained the type of medication it is. And each and every time I said no. I do not have depression nor do I suffer from anxiety. This went on for a few years from one network of doctors to another. I finally caved and agreed to take it. I took it for a couple months. Did it work? Absolutely. Almost too good. I felt amazing. I bought a mountain bike and began to ride. I bought a surf board and hit the weights again. Then… I ran out while waiting on a physician authorization for refill and had to go out of town which equaled a cold turkey scenario. THATS when the hell began. I was unaware of the massive withdrawal I had just thrust myself headlong into. No doctor, no not ONE warned me about the dangers of withdrawal and that you literally need a “taper plan” monitored by your doctor to stop taking this. Just google “quitting cymbalta” or “cymbalta withdrawal” and read some articles BEFORE you begin taking it. The “shocks” are REAL and they hurt. And the wonderful bouquet of other related symptoms are quite real and inescapable as well. I treat my pain symptomatically now and deal with it. That is FAR better than the couple of MONTHS of hell I went through (that even took me a couple weeks to figure out why I was going through it due to lack of information). Just proceed with caution. You’ll probably feel like a million bucks just don’t EVER run out or your body will immediately be bankrupt. Read More Read Less

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Jen123 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/18/2024
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 5.0
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Last year I was struggling with major anxiety & panic attacks that started affecting my life and ability to do my job. I was diagnosed with GAD (after struggling with anxiety my entire life, but never really talking about it to my dr). I had a nightmare experience trying multiple anti-depressants that did NOT work. There went 6 months of my life. I was existing in a fog, and life was starting to feel hopeless. I was prescribed Cymbalta 30 mg, and I had very little side effects in the beginning. After one week on this drug my life took a turn for the better and I began feel like a better version of myself. I felt so great after a few months, I thought I was cured of my anxiety and didn't need any drugs, so tapered off with really no side-effects (I hadn't read the horrible tapering side-effect reported here- maybe that's part of the reason I didn't have any? The mind is a powerful thing!). Fast-forward a few months and I was deep in the pits of darkness again, anxiety controlling my life. I'm back on Cymbalta again, only 30 mg, but it makes such a difference. Honestly, I really wish I didn't need drugs to feel normal, but there are all types of medical issues that require medication, and I realize, I probably need this drug to exist in the world the way it is. I have some kind of imbalance in my brain, the same way a diabetic can't make insulin. This drug was a life raft when I was drowning. Now I have my head above water, life makes sense again. Everyone is different, but don't disregard it because of bad reviews.Read More Read Less

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Jan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2024
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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I am an older female who was suffering from depression after losing an ill parent in 2007 who I had taken care of for several years. I was on Paxil first for one year until I developed hand tremors. Next the doctor gave me Cymbalta. I didn't experience any side effects until I found myself in a parking lot in the next town. I had no memory of leaving the house much less driving or knowledge of why I went to that parking lot. It scared me enough that I stopped taking it immediately. It was worth the withdrawals. I have not taken an antidepressant since. It is now 2024 and the hand tremors have become so bad that it disrupting my productivity and enjoyment of life. Outside of wishing I'd never taking anything, I'm really doing well. Please study the side effects, perhaps go to therapy instead, & be careful. Read More Read Less

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Ash | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2024
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.3
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I found Cymbalta to be the best antidepressant I have been on. My mood is pretty stable and I do not get as severe depressive episodes as I have in the past. I take 90mg daily, 60 in the morning at 30 at night, and have found that splitting the dosage like this ensures I can get to sleep without having a panic attack before bed. I would say that I definitely do feel quite unwell when I miss a dose, or take it later in the day than usual. The one side affect that I have found that is quite unfortunate, is excessive sweating. I sweat quite a lot, even when I have not done any strenuous activity or been anxious. This does not happen to everyone though, and for me, it is still the best SNRI I have been on for my depression.Read More Read Less

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Olivia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/28/2024
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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MDD, chronic back pain, and some anxiety. Decades of wanting to go to sleep and not wake up. It's been 6 weeks on cymbalta and I have a new lease on life. My mood no longer bottoms out in despair, I can get up in the morning without crippling back pain. I can focus more, sleep better. I am enthusiastic for projects, and can move forward and get things done. First couple of weeks were rough - felt dull and hung over. Then it got better. Side effects for me: constipation, dry mouth, difficult but not impossible to orgasm. Excellent trade off for what honestly feels like the best I've ever been. What a relief!Read More Read Less

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Dulooxetine 30 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/25/2024
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 1.0
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Can’t give a star yet because I’m afraid to start after reading all reviews and side effects and coming off this drug scare the crap out of me. I need to get my energy back,showering is as job, put off everything simple jobs like washing dishes, laundry hygiene im wanting to feel better but scared of side effects. Any help please also I’m new on taking these types of meds. Also chronic back pain with arthritis please help scared in ohio

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amyg | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/24/2024
Condition: Chronic Muscle or Bone Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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My dr prescribed Cymbalta for me along with Meloxicam for Fibromyalgia/arthritis. I have had severe pain for more than 10 years. The first morning I woke up after I had taken the Cymbalta the night before I was amazed! My pain is 95% gone. I also have neuropathy in my feet which I have struggled with for years, gone as well. I am now able to move around first thing in the morning without pain and when I get out of the car, I can begin walking immediately instead of having to slowly walk the pain off. This medicine has changed my life for the better. Read More Read Less

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GIJOE | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/1/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Suicidal thoughts, screws up brain chemistry

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2023
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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I took two pills and I experienced all the side effects on here.. I called 911 because I thought I was dying..I had tunnel vision, stars, chest pain, shortness of breath, disorientation, hallucinations, nausea (I took it the night prior with food),lightheaded, throat tightness, ear ringing, fatigue and SO MUCH MORE!! I was about to faint… this is terrible and I was on the lowest dose possible of 20 MG!! I am going back to natural treatments I don’t care how long it takes I value my health, body and life more.Read More Read Less

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Jalynn | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/14/2023
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have tried several antidepressants. Cymbalta was recommended and thought it would help me. I always have the worst side effects from meds. The first few doses,gave me a headache. After the 3rd dose, I felt great. My depression is now non existent. My obsession over tedious things have gone away. This is personally a life saver.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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I have had occipital nerve damage and arthritis in my neck. I have gotten nerve blocks and they have helped. But my neck has started to hurt more. I have to wait 2 weeks to see the neurologist. My GP had me try the generic of Cymbalta. I took 20mg for just 2 days. The second night I woke up early with constipation, flushed, nauseous and a very dry mouth, I was on the bathroom floor. It felt like I had the flu! I took some Pepto and it helped me to sleep a little bit. But then finally had constipated bowel movement and then an hour later diarrhea. I hadxa headache. It's noon and I feel sick, no energy and shaking. I'm not going to take any more of it. I feel way worse than I did!!Read More Read Less

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Meow | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/13/2023
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Cymbalta has by far been the most effective antidepressant I’ve tried. My mood is elevated, I feel normal again, and if something happens to upset me it’s easy to bounce back. Unfortunately it’s done nothing for my anxiety like Lexapro did so in being switched to Effexor. I hope it’s just as effective with my mood as Cymbalta was.

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Drew | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/3/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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I’ve been on 30 mg for the past three years for chronic pain, recently increased to 30 mg twice daily as my anxiety flared up. On 30 mg I had no noticeable side effects. On 60 mg I noticed decreased sex drive and a foggy feeling but nothing too troubling.

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AhwahneeAngel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/2/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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The pain is gone!!! I got so used to being in pain that it seems weird not to have the pain.

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Kathleen | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2023
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 2.0
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Hasn't worked full stop. It causes blunting. Increases weight. Constipation. Can't orgasam. The only thing that it has helped is my chronic pain. I suggest you give a lot of thought before taking this antidepressant.

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Miserable | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/5/2023
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 1.0
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I took one 30mg pill and have had 3 days of total hell, blurred vision insomnia, Head ache, anxiety and unable to concentrate on anything, I even got in a small accident in a parking lot on day,3 72 hours after taking one pill.I would rather be in pain than take this so called cure. If you're prescribed this medication you need to take a week off to see what happens

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Jaime | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/18/2023
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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I was taking it for Neuropathy in my feet. It did help my feet a little but the side effects (Constipation, tiredness, lack of sex drive, some confusion, some vision changes, very dry mouth and some dizziness. It just wasn't worth the positive effects.

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Pat | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/6/2023
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 years and so far it has been the best antidepressant I have ever taken. I was diagnosed with depression when I was about 25 years old and i am now 56 So I have tried many antidepressants. I am very happy with Cymbalta.

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Johanna A | 45-54 | Nonbinary | Patient
6/10/2023
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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I must admit that the first two weeks was really exhausting with nausea and no appetite what so ever. Started at 30mg and after three month I went up to 60mg. It really helps me in not ending up in endless loops of thinking and worrying about everything. I sleep better and I still have my emotions feeling both sadness and joy and everything in between. This has been a life saver for me, I won’t be able to be in the place I am without it.

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