Anyone have an opinion regarding Cymbalta? Any side effects to worry about (especially curious about sexual side effects).

Any experienced information would be helpful.

I' started taking CYMBALTA, four months ago for nerve pain due to my S I joint buldging disk's started to get depressed also. It sure helped with the Depression part. with no Side effect's.

I took Cymbalta about a year. I found myself with much more energy, a general feeling of well being and it definitely helped the depression. Didn't notice any significant sexual side effects, but I'm single.. :confused:

Anyone notice dizziness? I get dizzy in the afternoon. Could be from lack of food, could be from the Cymbalta.

Thinking of taking it at night just in case... what do you guys/gals think?

I have taken Cymbalta for almost a year now and love it. I have had no side effects to speak of ( sexual or otherwise ) I do worry that after my banding as to how I will take it? Is there anyone who takes it thats been banded?

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okiegirl

band date: Sept 1st

Dr. Ortiz TJ

My doc told me to open the capsule and mix it with yogurt or pudding to take it.

Poodles,

I take mine at night for that very reason. I was just getting way too dizzy.

But let me tell you all, I've been on it for a year and I don't know that I would do if I ever had to stop taking it. To me, it's a miracle drug and if I had to I would pay out of pocket for it everytime.

I took my capsules with yogurt, cottage cheese or some other food to help lubricate it enough to go through. Most of the time, this was never a problem. I did become overfilled once, to the point I had to open capsules to take them. Someone else has mentioned allowing capsules to dissolve a bit in water, before trying to take them.

I've been on and off of Cymbalta for the last 6 months and have found that I feel much better on than off. No side effects noticed to speak of, at best maybe a slightly decreased sex drive.

I was on Cymbalta, I noticed I got headaches on it and it seemed to make my heart beat faster. Other then that it worked for me. Lexapro had a high chance of sexual side effects for me. I wanted nothing to do with it

Poodles, why are you going to take the Cymbalta? I started out on Effexor XL for anxiety and when I changed doctors he put me on the Cymbalta because I was complaining of neuropathy in my feet, I'm diabetic. He said that it mirrors Effexor and is also FDA approved for the neuropathy,,, 2 meds for the price of 1.

As far as sexual side effects, I'm not a good judge of that, someone younger will have to advise you on that. But I do know it's good for anxiety and neuropathy.

Good Luck,

I have been on Effexor for 6 months, and it caused problems in the bedroom...

I need to be on something for terrible PMS... I cry uncontrollably for two days straight unless I am on something.

I prescribe it too many....including family. So far haven't had any complaints....seems like a fairly good, clean drug w/ minimal side effects. Night time is what I tell patients if they do have any drowsiness or other side effects.

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -74lbs :huggie:

I have been doing rather well with the Cymbalta. The only side effect I notice is my blood pressure, but it evens out with my blood pressure meds.

My mood has been a little better. Can't wait for it to fully kick in.

I start my 60 mg dose on Monday. (My doc started me on 30 mg).

Thank you for all of the advice and experiences. I hope that it does not cause the same effects as the effexor in the long run...