Cymbalta

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Hey Heather,
I am sorry you are experiencing such bad side effects with cymbalta. It is like a wonder drug for me. I dont really have any suggestions. I know a few people on this site take it, so maybe someone will be around to share. I get no side effects from it at all. I love it. I cant believe it is making you so sick. Is it 30 or 60 mgs. Maybe if its 60, it's too strong. Just a thought. Is this a documented side effect? Cant remember. Are you taking it for nerve pain or depression? I take it sorta for both. Had no luck with neurontin, and was taking another anti depression drug, so my neuro gave me the cymbalta. Maybe a different med will be better for you. Have you tried anything else?
Lots of Luck
Lynn

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Dx MS December, 2006

Oooh Heather,

That is not good! I can't imagine that your doctor would want you to keep taking it if it makes you vomit! Your body is sending you a very clear message. Cymbalta is not for you. Tell your doctor to try again. You must be sensitive or allergic to something in Cymbalta. I have never heard of anyone vomitting either. You need to try something else.

Good luck! I hope you can find something that helps real soon.

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Hey,

I was only taking 30mgs. I couldn't get past the sickness to get it up to 60. I am thinkin it's to controlled release part of it. I my stomache can't handle that part of any meds. My PCP gave it to me for nerve pain. When I was in there my blood pressure was elevated from the pain. My old neuro had me on a combo of things. I did take prozac, relafin, and lortabs. It worked for me, but the nurse practioner wanted me to try this. She didn't want to give me everything that I was on. I guess it really doesn't matter anymore cuz my insurance won't pay for Cymbalta. I just found this out this morning.

I do have my spinal tap scheduled for tomorrow too. I have to go to the hospital tomorrow afternoon and my husband is suppose to pick me up when he gets done at work. The only saving grace is that my new neuro gave me a Valuim to take before my procedure so that I am not so nervous when I get in there.

Heather

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Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe!

Hi I'm new to the site but have had MS for 17 years. I too took Cytmbalta and thought it was a wonder drug except NO SEXUAL desires at all. SO I moved to Zoloft 100 mg. Getting off of the Cymbalta was like getting of crack! It took me about 45 days and had tons of dizziness and hot flashes. I also lost weight when I got off which was a plus.