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Clearwater, FL

Does anyone experience brain fog and apathy while taking Cymbalta?

January 6, 2018
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing significant brain fog, memory problems, and apathy while taking Cymbalta, with many describing... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing significant brain fog, memory problems, and apathy while taking Cymbalta, with many describing embarrassing moments at work, forgetting mid-sentence, and anxiety about cognitive decline severe enough to consider testing for dementia. Several members shared that they stopped the medication due to worsening symptoms, including severe disorientation at higher doses, depression, and in one case a hospitalization after just one dose. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of cognitive struggles, the importance of talking openly with doctors about side effects, and finding support through lifestyle adjustments like proper hydration, supplements, stress management techniques, and sometimes discontinuing the medication entirely.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, are you having withdrawals??? Hot Tea, Hot Water Bath, or shower !!!! Or Hot Tub, Cannibus, Essential Oils, whatever helps you right ??? Sending you gentle hugs ❀ ❀❀, Strength πŸ’ͺ πŸ’ͺ πŸ’ͺ, Patience 😨😨😨 and lots of Love πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’• to help you thru this !!!!! It does get easier !!!!! Just keep MOVING, n NEVER GIVE UP πŸ‘πŸ‘€πŸŒž β€βœŒπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ­πŸŽ΅πŸŽΈπŸŽΆπŸŽ»πŸΎπŸŒˆπŸ˜

January 7, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you so much for sharing. I feel so stupid at times especially when I'm in a stressful situation and I can't remember. It's embarrassing. Then I get the Anthony Bouvier laughing syndrome (watch Designing Women) as a destressor. I'm going to talk to my doctor. @A MyFibroTeam Member I'm so sorry about your job. I feel your pain.

January 7, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I took it Cymbalta made me lose my job I almost committed suicide on it and my doctor made me stop taking it like this week

January 6, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Brain fog and memory loss is symptom. My was worse on cymbalta and lyrics. Not taking those anymore and still have brain fog and memory loss

January 8, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

@Teresea No withdrawals and do the essential oils really work? I do a little cannibus hot showers yes and thanks sending love to you to😍😍β™₯️

January 7, 2018

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