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Kaufman, TX

If you are currently taking cymbalta what dose has best worked for you? I have started in the middle dose

May 19, 2018
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Members shared widely varied experiences with Cymbalta dosing for fibromyalgia pain, with responses ranging from 30 mg working well for some... Read more

Members shared widely varied experiences with Cymbalta dosing for fibromyalgia pain, with responses ranging from 30 mg working well for some to others needing 60 mg twice daily or even 90 mg, while several members described severe side effects like agitation, sleep problems, and anger at higher doses that led them to stop or switch medications. A recurring theme was the acknowledgment that everyone's body chemistry is different, meaning a dose or medication that works beautifully for one person may cause intolerable reactions in another. Several members emphasized the importance of listening to your body, working closely with your doctor to find the right fit, and recognizing that trial and error is often necessary to discover what helps your unique symptoms best.

A MyFibroTeam Member

60mg x2 a day

May 19, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I started at 60 & now take 90 in the am. Lyrica helps me a great deal. Everyone's different tho!! Prayers for you Annie πŸ˜‡πŸ’–

May 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

30mg worked best for me

May 19, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am on 30 at night. Can't take 60. Last time we tried that I ended up in the back of an ambulance and in hospital for several hours

May 21, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes that's true

May 19, 2018

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