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The Villages, FL

Does Cymbalta work? Side effects?

September 29, 2015 (edited)
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Members shared mixed experiences with Cymbalta for fibromyalgia, with many finding it helpful for managing nerve pain, mood, and anxiety,... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Cymbalta for fibromyalgia, with many finding it helpful for managing nerve pain, mood, and anxiety, though effectiveness varied widely from person to person. Several members noted weight gain as a significant side effect, while others warned about the importance of tapering off slowly rather than stopping suddenly to avoid withdrawal symptoms. A recurring theme was the value of experimenting under medical guidance to find the right combination of medications, as what works for one person may not work for another.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have never tried it. I am on Gabapentin and Amytriptaline. Along with my a pain meds and suppliments, I am not doing too bad. I wear compression garments as well. The pain is not completely gone and there are days worse than others but I believe I am managing. I have had fibromyalgia for more than 25 years and have been through a lot of trial and error treatments. Best of luck to you.

September 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take 120mg of Cymbalta once a day (at night). I haven't had any negative side effects...I think it helps my symptoms. I haven't had any of the weight gain or the other negative effects. I think if you have the chance to try it, go for it!

September 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take 30 mgs of Cymbalta on the am and 60 in the pm. I know it helps my mood and it seems to be helping with the pain.

October 3, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I am on Cymbalta and generic Prozac both. Some dizziness with first levels of the drugs. You have to be careful and watch out for Serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a predictable consequence of excess serotonin on the Central Nervous System and/or peripheral nervous system. I did develop it, was having trouble with balance and falling a lot. Backed off dosage and symptoms disappeared. Was scary and took me a few days to recognize what was happening. I have had no ill effects from Cymbalta at the present.

September 29, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. Cymbalta has greatly reduced that weird burning sensation I get all under my skin and has helped take the edge off the pain. I recently ran out and the flare up was unbearable like before I was on it. It also helps with my depression some. I hope you find relief to.

September 29, 2015

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