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Belcamp, MD

My doctor prescribed me Cymbalta last night. I am to take 30 mg for 1 week and then 60 mg after. I took it for the first time this morning and feel extremely groggy. Anyone else feel this right away? I didn't think I would feel much of anything within an hour of taking it for the first time.

May 9, 2017
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Members shared mixed experiences with Cymbalta for fibromyalgia, with drowsiness being the most commonly reported initial side effect that... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Cymbalta for fibromyalgia, with drowsiness being the most commonly reported initial side effect that many managed by switching to nighttime dosing, though some found the fatigue persisted even after weeks of use. Several members described Cymbalta as effective for both pain management and mental health, with dosages ranging from 20mg to 120mg daily, while others reported troubling side effects including dizziness, mood changes, memory fog, and feeling like a zombie that led them to discontinue the medication. A recurring theme was the difficult trade-off between finding relief from fibromyalgia pain and managing medication side effects, with members emphasizing that individual responses vary widely and adjustment periods are common.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I started Cymbalta a year ago. I take it at night before bed because it can make you tired. You adjust eventually. I'm taking 60 mg also, but feel like it's not helping anymore. :(

May 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I began taking it at night before bed, the morning grogginess went away after a week or so. I now am on 90mg due to the fact nothing has helped my fibro thus far. But I will say I think the cymbalta keeps me sane.

May 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went off of it due to wanting to sleep all the time, my doctor said it would get better but after 5 weeks I said no more.

May 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I take 20 mgs a day I was on 60 to much for me to many side effects. However it works.

May 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also take Cymbalta. 120 mg a day. I take 60 mg in the morning and 60 mg late afternoon. I feel the tiredness is a trade-off for not gaining weight and few side effects.
Not saying it's totally the Cymbalta but I've been 10 days pain free. I'm having break throughs but not bad so far.
I wish you the very best xx

May 9, 2017

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