Anyone out there on Cymbalta? I have been taking Lexapro for awhile now, but unhappy with some of the side effects (fatigue, forgetfullness). My MD ordered Cymbalta, which I haven't started yet. I did a little research online and found there were also some awful side effects. So, I was just wanting to see if anyone was on the med and their experience (good or bad) with the med.

Crystal115, I've been taking 1/2 a tab, 5mg in addition to my wellbutrin since October. It gave me enough of a boost to get me out of a depression I was slipping into, usually the wellbutrin is enough and this is the first time I have ever been on anything in addition to that. Its been a major help and haven't had any side effects.

There are potentially bad side effects with all antidepressant medications. That being said, it is a very individual thing which one is going to work the best for you. My best friend and I both have been on nearly every different one-she loves Cymbalta and thinks it works the best for her, and I swear by Effexor. It just depends on your body. This probably didn't help much, but I just wanted to share my experiences. I believe any doctor would probably agree with this.

I started taking cymbalta about a year ago for increasing anxiety and I started to feel better within 3 days. I love it and it is working as well now as it did when I started it. All drugs have side effects, I was concerned about taking cymbalta too, but very glad I did. gg

I adore my cymbalta. It does quite a bit for me-- takes away that depression, helps with pain oh so much, helps with sleep stuff too. Now that being said, I also want to say that whiel I have no side effects now, it was a bitch to get on/off and adjust in dose. It takes a while to adjust to. For me it was worth it-- your mileage may varry. Good luck!

Thanks for all of your input. I started the Cymbalta today. No side effects to complain of as of yet. Hopefully it stays that way.

I've been on several other meds and this one worked for me, no problems. I think they have to list all of the possible side effects even if they are very very rare.

Did anyone who is banded have a hard time swallowing this pill (mine is the capsule kind)? If I miss a dose or am late taking it I get dizzy/light headed.