I’ve been on Duloxetine now for 7 years. It has been a life saver, literally! It helped my therapy sink in, improved my mood, and allows me to feel normal. I hope to never get off of it. I’ve missed a dose before, the next day I always feel AWFUL until my next dose kicks in.
Yes Cymbalta is working good for me I have come out of my shell and feel normal. But also not taking it gets me down real bad feel like doing nothing at all.
My husband was given Cymbalta for nerve pain after a surgery and chemo. He had a few episodes where I would describe him as "not being himself". I'll leave it at that just to be nice about it. Turns out his VA oncologist DID NOT titrate the medication and he just went straight to 20 mgs a day. Listen to pharmacist people! Find yourself one that is eager to answer your questions and suggests questions to go back to your doctor with. Thank you for this video 😊
I have been taking Duloxetine 30 mg for seven days and have stopped taking it since today because of the side effects. I hope that I will be spared withdrawal symptoms .
Mighty GOD help us 😢 . I too was given this prescription. So I said to myself, let me seek more information before I consume. What the heck !!!😢 Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this informational video! I was recently prescribed Duloxetine for anxiety due to my job and took it for 2 days. It made me feel so weird/ out of it/ weak/ dizzy/ and ZERO appetite for 48 hours. I'm relatively fit and exercise regularly, so I knew I would not be able to continue with my exercise routine feeling like this. I was also incredibly TIRED/SLEEPY. The second dose literally made me sleep on and off the whole day. I'm on my 3rd day and have decided I'm not continuing with this drug. I'm still very tired today and I had a good 9 hours of sleep ON TOP OF sleeping on and off all day yesterday. I am also taking Bupropion, which I've been on for over a year, but my doctor thought I needed something more due to my responses to her wellness questionnaire. I will admit that I don't know how well Buproprian works, but I think it does help some. I'd rather just keep on with the Buproprian and manage my stress/ anxiety through exercise, getting quality sleep & drinking alcohol in moderation.
@@semiblindbritguy2268 Hi Rob I just got a prescription for this and was curious how it’s going. I see so many scary negative reviews but some people say it’s life-saving and nothing but positive really. Thank you
Been taking for 3 days and already feel quite odd. Idk how to explain it but I just feel dull or not really here. Have had horrible diarrhea and all around poor mental clarity. I’m writing this as a warning for anyone thinking about taking it.
This shit iS HORRIBLE to come off of, doctor didn't tell me and I suffered from brain ZAPS and hot and cold flashes and nausea for MONTHS . They shouldn't be giving this crap to anyone. :/
Dumb comment... why you complaining about the effects if you stopped it.. Jesus christ. It's a drug that helps, it's your fault you stopped and got effects
@@MaelthasDivine Not dumb if the medication doesn't help the person taking it. I was on another SSRI/SRNI which raised my BP too much, so Dr told to stop taking it. Coming off these meds is really awful for most people, I hope I never have to go through that again.
I started 30mg today with caution for my Hamstring and Back pain. I am scared of reading majority negative reviews on internet . Excellent video. Thanks.
how its going with u? i've started 30 mg 1 week ago for the same problem like yours... i'm supposed to increase dose to 60 mgs ...but I feel very bad with this drug .. i'm so tired, weak, dull and can't sleep at all
I have heaps of problems with many pain meds. I take Duloxetine 30mg to help with pain. It is helping me, my blood pressure liver and kidneys are normal. However it has effected my eye sight, its somewhat blurry and I do have dry eyes. Thank you for this video.
It gave me the worst insomnia I’ve ever had, and heart palpitations. I couldn’t sleep AT ALL. And the doctors wanted me to keep taking it and I was like dude I can’t work on zero sleep for weeks.
@L John Idiot. Duloxetine comes from the USA. COVID-19 is not from China. Unless you have enough evidence. The situation in the United States today is to blame for Trump's anti-epidemic policies.
One of the worst medication it gave me Panic,depersonalization,tinnitus,destroy muscles,confusion,mood swings,increased depression ,weak body and it has the worst withdrawals be careful before take it
I have been on cymbalta for 5 years. I weaned off it over 5 months. Reducing the beads right down to only 40 beads in the last week. I still got withdrawal symptoms. Brains zaps, feelings fluey, legs feeling a little off.
I agree with most people here saying thank you for this video. I’ve had many of these side effects that were so bad I had to go to the ER cuz my stomach started changing negatively and I always got a vasovagal response so I increased my fiber dramatically and that seemed to work but I never new when I would have that issue again and beg for ice. Lol The dehydration is killer and it’s annoying as all hell also. I just don’t recommend ever taking this for depression. The sweating in my face is annoying. Also, It caused more problems for me cuz I’ve been on it for 6 years. My body won’t let me get off it due to withdrawal symptoms which would cause the vasovagal response all over again and fall over in pain, sweat and near pass clean out. Plus, I have high blood pressure. 😂 I tried to get off but doc said it doesn’t do under 30mgs and if I ever went cold turkey I feel chronic motion sickness, anxiety, and pain through out my body. I don’t feel the same at all.
My psychiatrist prescribed me Duloxetine for my Adhd, bc stimulants are banned in my country. I'm taking it for 3 days now and side-effects are awful and I feel like it makes my adhd even worse. My mind feels foggy and clouded and my autism symptoms are worse I can't control my stimms. I think, I'll visit my doctor and change meds
I was just prescribed this as well today, I'm worried from all these comments but I'll give it a go for a week and if I feel absolutely horrible I'm definitely gonna stop. Have you tried something else for your adhd?
@lunamations7986 Actually yes, I've tried Strattera, but unfortunately it gave me side-effexts on heart(they are really rare thou, i just have a god's luck), so it was no-go for me. But it already was much-much better and I really felt its effect. If not side-effects I would definitely be using them even now.
yeah doctor had me on this a few days ago. diarrhea vomiting and blood oxygen dipping down to 70... i had to keep moving for a few hours to keep my blood ovygen at 85. til it wore off.
Has anyone had issues with tinnitus after or during taking Cymbalta? I already have tinnitus and am absolutely not willing to risk taking a medication that could make it worse.
I haven’t been on duloxitine very long, taking it for extreme degenerative spinal stenosis, and many other chronic pain associated with arthritis. I thought it would help so I can get away from NORCO. I don’t know now.
Thanks...30mg it seems to help with general body pain and discomfort from Inclusion Body Myositis...question: I take 2 mg xanax at bedtime...it puts me to sleep...no problem here I hope?
Cymbalta is one of the hardest things I have ever quit. Quitting adderall wasn't as hard. The withdrawals are no joke. I'm not suicidal at all like some but the withdrawals from this stuff makes you feel like you're dying. You will get jitters, brain zaps, burning sensations, bad dry mouth, and facial paresthesia. I would not recommend this drug to anyone. Try something safe like Prozac or Lexapro. Even switching from this drug to Prozac gives you severe withdrawals. LIKE SERIOUSLY... DON'T TAKE CYMBALTA.
I take effexor which is a snri like Cymbalta. I have taken it since 1995. Tried to lower the dose but the nausea was unbearable. I will just take it till I die.
There are only two SNRI, Cymbalta and Effexor. There needs to be more. Many people don't respond to SSRI's. I take 300 mg. of Lamictal now and my depression is finally gone. My psychiatrist says, I will need to stay on these meds the rest of my life because of reocurring depression. I have no side effects, so forever is fine with me.
@@glendakaye7109 I used to be on a high dose of effexor. The withdrawal symptoms were terrible (brain zaps, nausea, vertigo, dissociation) but luckily since the drug has a short half-life, the symptoms usually go away in 1-2 weeks. I know it feels unbearable, but if you really want to get off it is possible.
I was on it for about ten years, I finally told my Doctor to get me off it, I had all the above, and still do after getting off. Currently going through bad moods, and angry bursts. Hopefully not for much longer.
I just started few days ago and I take them at night but the first night I took it I felt funny and the next morning I felt so sick I thought I was going to puke everywhere, and I felt so confused and out of it that morning as well it was a rough day at work !!
I’ve had chronic pain for eight years . Three failed back surgeries, failed spinal procedures, narcotics failed as well for pain control.. also diabetic, and misdiagnosed with ms... was just put on this drug. Is this “ mind over matter”? Or will this work for me?? Also have diabetic nerve pain!
I took one 30mg dose and I feel horrible. I am not going to take anymore. What can I do to stop the feelings of extreme tiredness, no appetite, feeling extremely low energy?
I take Meloxicam 15mg in the morning and Duloxetine 60mg in the afternoon and amitriptyline 25 mg at bedtime. None of my doctors told me about any interactions. Do you think I should be concerned????
No, not necessarily. Many people are able to use them together without problems, it just increases the risk of side effects. If you feel you may be having side effects speak to your doctor.
Hello.I have neuropathy. And I had two years of this situation and I checked the neurologists and gave me this treatment: Duloxetine 30meg and Semazin 5meg, and I did not benefit from a better treatment. Thank you.
In terms of withdrawal, the loss of appetite is very depressing and serious, there are more serious withdrawal symptoms that need to be listed to the public, the most important ones being suppressed emotions, sexual dysfunction (including numbness in genitals), and feeling suicidal/ hopeless.
I am on 10mg, I conviced my doctor to take the minimal possible dose. Excellent medication but increases a lot my tinnitus. Too bad. If only they found a way to neutralize this side effect, which is very disturbing.
Hey, great video! I do have a question, though. On my prescription bottle, there is a sticker saying to "do not take non-prescribed drugs containing aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen without consent of you physician." Would this be because of the kidneys issue? Thank you.
bleeding issues. Can make difficult for an injury to stop bleeding and also eternally. But yeah, kidney and liver also. These meds are always rough on kidney and liver.
I am hooked on your vid. I like the format you use. Can you do your usual precise way of dissecting on tabrecta? thanks. Tabrecta is a fairly new drug for lung cancer i assume you may know that already.
My Father has been using this medicine for two years now. Can you use it for such a long time? Hepatitis C and sever itching have also occurred. If left unmanaged, They can be left astray and lose the right path. If there is any substitute for it please let them know. I am great Thank Full to you. So that my Father can use any other medicine besides it. And answer me as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanx
Don't start taking Cymbalta if you're not planning on staying on it for the rest of your life. Of course you'll read a bunch of positive experiences, that's because they haven't experienced the horrors of withdrawal yet.
GRRRR is there no pill that exists without the side effects drymouths dehydration and headaches? i got a major issue with that. they all dehydrate me and make me feel like shit
Weaned off of it a week ago. Tried taking it from July 2019 till the New Year, and I never got any better. I’ve had severe depression, suicidal thoughts and problems with eating (appetite), nausea, fatigue, problems with sleeping and nightmares ever since I started it.
@@j.t2548 I took this medication 30 mg for 5 years. But I stopped it gradually but I had dizziness and .... I don't remember that was 6 years ago but it really helped me with depression. All best!
Would you agree with prescribing for a 84yr male/occasional drinker (vodka;) high blood pressure, uses inhalers/digoxin, warfarin, statex, morphine sulfate, i know im missing a couple......the reason for the medication is pain. I dont know why, it doesnt sit well with me when i go over the scenerio...
I've been on 120mgs of duloxetine for a few years now. It definitely helps with my depression but I also have to deal with alot of the side effects as well. I'm actually scared to death to even try lower my dosage, because the withdrawal effects are so horrible. I can never let myself run out of it, I would not be able to function properly.
@@newnormal92 if you are still on 120 mg, you might actually feel better dropping down to 60 mg, VERY slowly over the course of 6 months with a plan with your doctor. studies have shown that a dose above 60mg rarely actually helps but can induce worse side effects and withdrawal symptoms. not to alarm you though, if you are fine at the dose you currently are at, don't worry too much, only if the side effects are too much to handle
my doctor i have now is pushing me into getting it!!!! I am not interested!!!I have had many procedures done already! Also a failed disectomy in 2019. I am runninhg out of options. they took away my pain medicine and put me on suboxone and now if i have a major painful flair which happens alot i have NO OPTIONS to relieve my pain!!!!
I was just given 20 mg of this by my doctor today, because the 20 mg of Lexapro stropped working. What are your thoghts on using this in combination with Lexapro or perhaps being able to come off the Lexapro if this works? Thanks.
Hi I got prescribed duluxetine for pain but it's not helping and I just don't feel any emotion now could that be side effects many thanks for your video
Either the OP's experience was an outlier or they are confusing this with the separate SNRI meds venlafaxine or desvenlafaxine (Effexor or Pristiq, respectively) which are known for their truly harsher withdrawals. My own anecdotal experience, having tried both duloxetine and (des)venlafaxine, is that the former is harder to get on than off (insomnia), whereas the latter did not seem affect me significantly and its therapeutic efficacy was (perhaps atypically) very underwhelming.
I recently took Duloxetine but my physician did not mention reducing nsaids or Tramadol, both of which I take for post knee surgery pain. The following morning I had some blood mixed with urine at my first going to the bathroom. Nothing afterwards. When you refer to bleeding is one possible exit point with urination? Again, nothing since and I quit taking the Duloxetine. Thanks.
I take 120mg a day for nerve damage. It's generally good. But I do have alot of sweat and withdrawals basically when I forget to take them is a challenge
I have taken just two pills as advised by doctor, now I m facing sexual disfunction as lyk erection problem of my penis...What should I do I am pretty afraid
I'm taking tramadol and duloxetine.. q different doctor did blood tests and i came out pre diabetic... I have has done suicide behavior but i know i don't want to die. It's not really lowering my neuropathy due to a avulsion.. thoughts? Sounds i just taper off?
In my instance, I’ve been prescribed tramadol as well as . I was at a point that I was going to harm myself because I can’t cope with my conditions . So my dr prescribed both at the same time . I slept I ate I can function.
How many milligrams are you receiving for tramadol and Duloxetene? I just got prescribed Duloxetene but I’ve been on tramadol 100mg a day for a few months now. I’m scared to death to take Duloxetene lol. Idk I might ask for something else to try because of the interactions. By the way, the Duloxetene they’re prescribing is 20mg.
My family dr seemed to randomly perscribe me 30mg of this... I picked up my blister pack today (all my current meds are from a detox dr from a psychologist or psychiatrist.) And I recently started Vyvanse. Now out of nowhere I have an extra pill at night and it's duleatine. (Family dr) should I take it? I am confused...
@@ssaa660 I stopped taking duloxetine either the same day I posted this or shortly after. They still prescribe it.. along with three other medications they know I don't take.. yet they keep prescribing it and refilling it every week with my blister pack... I thought I should try going on it forawhile to see if it's just shitty symptoms. But fuck the stomach pain and nausea isn't worth w.e it "may help" with after my body already gets dependant on another drug. What was their excuse for putting you on it?
@@ssaa660 I just read my old comment lol. I didn't know this was before I experienced some horrible serotonin syndrome symptoms after the first week of both medications. I went off of duloxetine.. I was told I was perscribed it for "nerve pain" which makes no logical sense to prescribe an anti psychotic/mood stabilizer medication just for its hit or miss nerve altering/masking properties :P
@@ssaa660 Try KAVA a natural aid for anxiety. Buy online or from a health food store. I take it in capsule form. My doctor only prescribes SSRI's for anxiety, which caused me side effects such as high BP, and were horrific to come off of. Never again!
Im on my second day taking this medication (one xdaily at bed time. But Im taking in in the morning since the first night it kept me up all night) I am taking 40mg per day. I am experiencing dry mouth, runny stool, upset stomach, lack of appetite, and this morning I felts some face twitching that may, or may not be related but Im a bit concerned. I was told by my APN/primary care provider this symptoms would subside eventually. (?) I was prescribed this med for chronic lower back pain
I started last for migraine. Also couldn’t sleep. Took second one in the AM. No real side effects other than gassy so far. I am scared to read all these peoples side effects!!
I started 20 mg . 3 days ago. I asked the Dr. Specifically if I should be concerned about taking 50 mg. Of Tramadol daily with the cymbalta. In the video you single out Tramadol..How concerned should I be ?
Omg me too!!! I take 100mg of tramadol in a day (50mg 2x) and I just got prescribed 20mg duloxetine from the psychiatrist and I told her if there’s any interactions and she said no like wtf, not taking this. Idk. This sounds horrible, there has to be an alternative. Did you ever take the tramadol and Duloxetene?
@_Junebug30 briefly. The orthopedic dr.prescribed it as an alternative to tramadol.60mg. It is a Evil drug! I endure my cervical pain rather than take that hideous drug.the side effects are heinous.They prescribed my mother it towards the end of her life. We couldn't figure out where her massive anger outbursts were coming from.after taking I understood why.I feel awful that I had no idea what caused her anger.
@@kunalsoni1315 Art Music and legal Pot in Colorado. Anti-depressants have never worked for me, just give side effects as in I can't feel any pleasure while taking them. And I am NOT psychotic . why would someone take meds for something they don't have? Absurd ! Just as I would never take insulin because I don't have diabetes
I have nausea with the medicine, And I have dry mouth. With the nausea, comes weird dull nauseating sick cramps. Please, I want to keep taking this medicine because it really really helps my depression, but what can I take extra to stop the nausea. Thanks
Yea I got prescribed yesterday I took my 2bd pill today to see if the first hit hard just because I was new to it and I still feel just like weak no appitite really kinda numb I feel sleepy but I can’t sleep lol.
@@Valaak SSRI's and SRNI's can take a long time to get off of. It took me two tries and a very slow reduction of dosage to get off Effexorr, a similar medication, and I still had awful symptoms. I took it as Dr said it would help but had to come it off due to weight gain, no matter how careful I was with diet, and it raised my BP a lot.
@@margaretr5701 hey Margaret I apologize I haven’t checked my notifications lol. I hope you are doing okay and im actually in med school right now (not tooting my own horn by any means but I specialize mainly in controlled substances || ||| but not 4 I haven’t got my certification for that yet. Also antidepressants I’m trying to learn more before going for my medication if you have any questions feel free to ask hope you have a great day👍
@@Valaak Best wishes to you, going through med school. You're certainly in the right place to learn more about these medications! SSRI's are not for everyone, even though they're lifesavers for some. I read that 30% of patients receive no benefits at all. It would be interesting to kmow if this statistic is correct.
Does methadone affect the effect of duloxetine?im on methadone treatment since 2 years and im very depressed,moody,no energy since few months ..i was prescribed duloxetine bcs i had the simptoms described earlier (but desapeared once i started methadone ,but now i guess i catched tolerance on mtdone and i rlly cannot go more up with dosage cuz im already on 100-120 mg daily)but never took it(the duloxetine).still have it home, can i start duloxetine if im on methadone ?thank u,greetings from Romania
Duloxetine has been a miracle cure for my back pain. Until I started taking it the only thing that would help were opioids during really bad episodes. And that's not a option when you have back pain 24/7.
Same happened to me and I felt high and sick. It really helped my pain and depression though. Thinking about trying it again and seeing if it takes getting used to. I have chronic pain and severe depression so at this point it might save my life.
i have been on this for 7 years it doesnt work at all but my dr says he has nothing else for me. ahahahhah i have tried a few other pills nothing works so i am weening off this drug,,, i am also on gabapantine another drug that doesnt help my nerve pain in my feet for 7 years and i am on hydroxyquin, my specialist said to do all three and i have told him for yrs they dont work,,,,help i am in pain all day for 7 yrs,, please message me.
I know it may sound dumb but have you looked into alternative meds like CBD? It's hard stuff to look into because there's a lot of bullshit people trying to sell snake oil, but if you keep researching hard you may just find something interesting and people who aren't scammers. Every area has its medicinal plants growing in the wild, but very few people know how they work, and even fewer know how they interact. If you're in a big city look into chinese medicine shops. Just watch out if you're taking chemical medicine, as natural meds can still have bad interactions.
I’ve been on Duloxetine now for 7 years. It has been a life saver, literally! It helped my therapy sink in, improved my mood, and allows me to feel normal. I hope to never get off of it. I’ve missed a dose before, the next day I always feel AWFUL until my next dose kicks in.
Yes Cymbalta is working good for me I have come out of my shell and feel normal. But also not taking it gets me down real bad feel like doing nothing at all.
My husband was given Cymbalta for nerve pain after a surgery and chemo.
He had a few episodes where I would describe him as "not being himself". I'll leave it at that just to be nice about it.
Turns out his VA oncologist DID NOT titrate the medication and he just went straight to 20 mgs a day.
Listen to pharmacist people! Find yourself one that is eager to answer your questions and suggests questions to go back to your doctor with.
Thank you for this video 😊
I have been taking Duloxetine 30 mg for seven days and have stopped taking it since today because of the side effects. I hope that I will be spared withdrawal symptoms .
Thanks for your for the information brother❤ love to anyone going through depression and anxiet🙏🏾
Mighty GOD help us 😢 . I too was given this prescription. So I said to myself, let me seek more information before I consume. What the heck !!!😢 Thanks for sharing
Did you try it? I’m also in that same place.
My mother is on this, and after seeing this video, we've decided on looking after my mother's medication uses.
I’ve noticed my eyesight been blurry while taking this stuff
Thank you for this informational video! I was recently prescribed Duloxetine for anxiety due to my job and took it for 2 days. It made me feel so weird/ out of it/ weak/ dizzy/ and ZERO appetite for 48 hours. I'm relatively fit and exercise regularly, so I knew I would not be able to continue with my exercise routine feeling like this. I was also incredibly TIRED/SLEEPY. The second dose literally made me sleep on and off the whole day. I'm on my 3rd day and have decided I'm not continuing with this drug. I'm still very tired today and I had a good 9 hours of sleep ON TOP OF sleeping on and off all day yesterday. I am also taking Bupropion, which I've been on for over a year, but my doctor thought I needed something more due to my responses to her wellness questionnaire. I will admit that I don't know how well Buproprian works, but I think it does help some. I'd rather just keep on with the Buproprian and manage my stress/ anxiety through exercise, getting quality sleep & drinking alcohol in moderation.
Was prescribed these for depression today, have been switched from Mirtazapine to Duloxitine, wish me luck.
I just added cymbalta to my mirtazapine two days ago. How did it go for you?
@@user-fs2zv2lb2i The Duloxetine does a much better job for me personally, but everyone is different
@@semiblindbritguy2268 Hi Rob I just got a prescription for this and was curious how it’s going. I see so many scary negative reviews but some people say it’s life-saving and nothing but positive really. Thank you
@@DMac-uv1bl been using them a while now, seems to help level me out a bit which is great, no side effects so far except loss of appetite
@@semiblindbritguy2268 That’s great Rob I appreciate the input glad it’s working out for you!
Been taking for 3 days and already feel quite odd. Idk how to explain it but I just feel dull or not really here. Have had horrible diarrhea and all around poor mental clarity. I’m writing this as a warning for anyone thinking about taking it.
How’s it going now??
Feeling the same been taking it for a week
The Utube gave me lots of information on this medication!! Gave me what I needed to know
This shit iS HORRIBLE to come off of, doctor didn't tell me and I suffered from brain ZAPS and hot and cold flashes and nausea for MONTHS .
They shouldn't be giving this crap to anyone. :/
Hi this exactly what I am feeling ,after you got off did you feel pain in muscles again
Dumb comment... why you complaining about the effects if you stopped it.. Jesus christ. It's a drug that helps, it's your fault you stopped and got effects
@@MaelthasDivine Not dumb if the medication doesn't help the person taking it. I was on another SSRI/SRNI which raised my BP too much, so Dr told to stop taking it. Coming off these meds is really awful for most people, I hope I never have to go through that again.
I started 30mg today with caution for my Hamstring and Back pain. I am
scared of reading majority negative reviews on internet . Excellent video. Thanks.
how its going with u? i've started 30 mg 1 week ago for the same problem like yours... i'm supposed to increase dose to 60 mgs ...but I feel very bad with this drug .. i'm so tired, weak, dull and can't sleep at all
@@Mo_Hassan76 I discontinued. It came out to be herniated disc. So I am on Epidural spine injections.
I have heaps of problems with many pain meds. I take Duloxetine 30mg to help with pain. It is helping me, my blood pressure liver and kidneys are normal. However it has effected my eye sight, its somewhat blurry and I do have dry eyes. Thank you for this video.
How common is high blood sugar when on cymbalta.
Thank you for sharing all the information with us in an easy way of understanding. Things you've mentioned are ringing a bell with long term usage.
earnestene janes how often shoulde i go to the doctor
It gave me the worst insomnia I’ve ever had, and heart palpitations. I couldn’t sleep AT ALL. And the doctors wanted me to keep taking it and I was like dude I can’t work on zero sleep for weeks.
It takes two weeks for the drug to come into effect. These two weeks have been really tough. From China.
How did u made it?
It's so hard TOT
@@蘇蘇-v4i Everyone's physique is different. Maybe I'm getting results faster
@@nirvana3921 what results
@L John Idiot. Duloxetine comes from the USA. COVID-19 is not from China. Unless you have enough evidence. The situation in the United States today is to blame for Trump's anti-epidemic policies.
@@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew I have been back to normal life for more than a year.
One of the worst medication it gave me
Panic,depersonalization,tinnitus,destroy muscles,confusion,mood swings,increased depression ,weak body and it has the worst withdrawals be careful before take it
I have been on cymbalta for 5 years. I weaned off it over 5 months. Reducing the beads right down to only 40 beads in the last week. I still got withdrawal symptoms. Brains zaps, feelings fluey, legs feeling a little off.
I agree with most people here saying thank you for this video. I’ve had many of these side effects that were so bad I had to go to the ER cuz my stomach started changing negatively and I always got a vasovagal response so I increased my fiber dramatically and that seemed to work but I never new when I would have that issue again and beg for ice. Lol
The dehydration is killer and it’s annoying as all hell also. I just don’t recommend ever taking this for depression. The sweating in my face is annoying. Also, It caused more problems for me cuz I’ve been on it for 6 years. My body won’t let me get off it due to withdrawal symptoms which would cause the vasovagal response all over again and fall over in pain, sweat and near pass clean out. Plus, I have high blood pressure. 😂 I tried to get off but doc said it doesn’t do under 30mgs and if I ever went cold turkey I feel chronic motion sickness, anxiety, and pain through out my body. I don’t feel the same at all.
My psychiatrist prescribed me Duloxetine for my Adhd, bc stimulants are banned in my country. I'm taking it for 3 days now and side-effects are awful and I feel like it makes my adhd even worse. My mind feels foggy and clouded and my autism symptoms are worse I can't control my stimms.
I think, I'll visit my doctor and change meds
I was just prescribed this as well today, I'm worried from all these comments but I'll give it a go for a week and if I feel absolutely horrible I'm definitely gonna stop. Have you tried something else for your adhd?
@lunamations7986 Actually yes, I've tried Strattera, but unfortunately it gave me side-effexts on heart(they are really rare thou, i just have a god's luck), so it was no-go for me. But it already was much-much better and I really felt its effect. If not side-effects I would definitely be using them even now.
I never miss one of your videos, you are great and extremely explanatory.
Wow, thanks Bill! I appreciate that.
Does this cause leg pain?
yeah doctor had me on this a few days ago. diarrhea vomiting and blood oxygen dipping down to 70... i had to keep moving for a few hours to keep my blood ovygen at 85. til it wore off.
That's not good..I hope you considered going to an ER
I have been on the medicine now for two weeks. My nerve pain is much better. My only side effect as been constapation.
Do you still take it ?
I already suffer from constipation. Yikes. I might just take it.
Has anyone had issues with tinnitus after or during taking Cymbalta? I already have tinnitus and am absolutely not willing to risk taking a medication that could make it worse.
Yes, absolutely. Stopped taking and it STILL hasn't gone away..
Yes, it made my Tinnitus so much worse! Will not take it again
Weight issues? Weight gain? Difficulty in loosing weight? Hormone interactions?
I gained 50lbs😖😖😖!
Excellent medication but increases a lot my tinnitus. Too bad. If only they found a way to neutralize this side effect, which is very disturbing.
Hello friend. We you stop taking the medicine the tinnitus went back to normal??
@@its_ari5458 after 8 months
Is Celexa much easier to take, and get off of? Or Pristiq much easier? I’ve dove Celexa and the dizzy spells getting off it went on for a few months.
Does it have interaction with toredol and methocarbenol
I just took one yesterday and today I have chills and diarrhea and nausea I'm guessing I shouldn't take and consult my doctor.
I haven’t been on duloxitine very long, taking it for extreme degenerative spinal stenosis, and many other chronic pain associated with arthritis. I thought it would help so I can get away from NORCO. I don’t know now.
Are you still taking duloxetine?
Thanks...30mg it seems to help with general body pain and discomfort from Inclusion Body Myositis...question: I take 2 mg xanax at bedtime...it puts me to sleep...no problem here I hope?
Loved the presentation of information I have SLE Lupus and just been recently put on this and I'm nervous I don't want withdrawals!
Courtney Petit how does it work does it make you happy and helps with anxiety?
How’s it been?
Cymbalta is one of the hardest things I have ever quit. Quitting adderall wasn't as hard. The withdrawals are no joke. I'm not suicidal at all like some but the withdrawals from this stuff makes you feel like you're dying. You will get jitters, brain zaps, burning sensations, bad dry mouth, and facial paresthesia. I would not recommend this drug to anyone. Try something safe like Prozac or Lexapro. Even switching from this drug to Prozac gives you severe withdrawals. LIKE SERIOUSLY... DON'T TAKE CYMBALTA.
I take effexor which is a snri like Cymbalta. I have taken it since 1995. Tried to lower the dose but the nausea was unbearable. I will just take it till I die.
@@glendakaye7109 Sorry to hear that. I hope you figure something out.
There are only two SNRI, Cymbalta and Effexor. There needs to be more. Many people don't respond to SSRI's. I take 300 mg. of Lamictal now and my depression is finally gone. My psychiatrist says, I will need to stay on these meds the rest of my life because of reocurring depression. I have no side effects, so forever is fine with me.
@@glendakaye7109 I used to be on a high dose of effexor. The withdrawal symptoms were terrible (brain zaps, nausea, vertigo, dissociation) but luckily since the drug has a short half-life, the symptoms usually go away in 1-2 weeks. I know it feels unbearable, but if you really want to get off it is possible.
I was on it for about ten years, I finally told my Doctor to get me off it, I had all the above, and still do after getting off. Currently going through bad moods, and angry bursts. Hopefully not for much longer.
I’m on day 1 of Cymbalta and already experienced nausea at almost 5:00 this morning…wtf?
I'm on day one and I'm feeling incredibly drowsy like I'm on a tranquilizer. I don't like it. I'm not sure if I'll keep with this...
I just started few days ago and I take them at night but the first night I took it I felt funny and the next morning I felt so sick I thought I was going to puke everywhere, and I felt so confused and out of it that morning as well it was a rough day at work !!
Same, I woke up at 6 and felt bad, stomachache, nausea, somnolence, hot and cold flashes
Can it be safely used with ckd ?
Good day Doctor I have been on it for almost a year I'm on 60 MG how long is too long to get on it I'm 66yrs old and also have high blood pressure
Im,on 2mg alprazolam 2x a day and now in this should i be concerned
Doubtfully
I’ve had chronic pain for eight years . Three failed back surgeries, failed spinal procedures, narcotics failed as well for pain control.. also diabetic, and misdiagnosed with ms... was just put on this drug. Is this “ mind over matter”? Or will this work for me?? Also have diabetic nerve pain!
I took one 30mg dose and I feel horrible. I am not going to take anymore. What can I do to stop the feelings of extreme tiredness, no appetite, feeling extremely low energy?
Diet. Low carb. Real food. Supplement with electrolytes, vit d, vit b1.
Can this be taken alongside buprenorphine pain patch?
I take Meloxicam 15mg in the morning and Duloxetine 60mg in the afternoon and amitriptyline 25 mg at bedtime. None of my doctors told me about any interactions. Do you think I should be concerned????
No, not necessarily. Many people are able to use them together without problems, it just increases the risk of side effects.
If you feel you may be having side effects speak to your doctor.
No, apart from serotonin toxicity which can lead to psychosis
@@PharmacistTips side effects.come long term
Lol
Duloxetine & Amitriptyline are anti depressants. I believe that's over medicating. How do you function? 😮😢
I would eliminate the second one.
If take now , not working for me ,is there an better meds
Hello.I have neuropathy. And I had two years of this situation and I checked the neurologists and gave me this treatment: Duloxetine 30meg and Semazin 5meg, and I did not benefit from a better treatment. Thank you.
What is the lowers dose one Can take?
Is it a medicin you Can take when needed or it has to Be every day ?
Try taking 30 mg ,not every day, every other day, or 3 x week . I’m not a Doctor , God Blessed 😇
In terms of withdrawal, the loss of appetite is very depressing and serious, there are more serious withdrawal symptoms that need to be listed to the public, the most important ones being suppressed emotions, sexual dysfunction (including numbness in genitals), and feeling suicidal/ hopeless.
The apathy hit when i started taking them, now I'm better but it still makes me sleepy
I am on 10mg, I conviced my doctor to take the minimal possible dose. Excellent medication but increases a lot my tinnitus. Too bad. If only they found a way to neutralize this side effect, which is very disturbing.
just switched from methacarbamol and meloxicam to this 60MG dose off the bat and wowww does it cure my insomnia
Hey, great video! I do have a question, though. On my prescription bottle, there is a sticker saying to "do not take non-prescribed drugs containing aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen without consent of you physician." Would this be because of the kidneys issue? Thank you.
bleeding issues. Can make difficult for an injury to stop bleeding and also eternally. But yeah, kidney and liver also. These meds are always rough on kidney and liver.
This drug is a miracle drug for for me
Just one of the last slides says "Metal Status" instead of "Mental Status". Initially I thought it was related to iron levels.
Damm if I take a dose of 60mg in the morning and then chug 4 beers in the afternoon, will that screw up my liver bad?
I am hooked on your vid. I like the format you use. Can you do your usual precise way of dissecting on tabrecta? thanks. Tabrecta is a fairly new drug for lung cancer i assume you may know that already.
I can't rub a little one because of this med
My Father has been using this medicine for two years now. Can you use it for such a long time? Hepatitis C and sever itching have also occurred. If left unmanaged, They can be left astray and lose the right path. If there is any substitute for it please let them know. I am great Thank Full to you. So that my Father can use any other medicine besides it. And answer me as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanx
I feel for your Father. This is first post about someone itching I have seen. Its terrible, I do hope you have gotten good better treatment for him.
Don't start taking Cymbalta if you're not planning on staying on it for the rest of your life. Of course you'll read a bunch of positive experiences, that's because they haven't experienced the horrors of withdrawal yet.
I was on it for two years. Weaned off for two weeks and was totally fine.
GRRRR is there no pill that exists without the side effects drymouths dehydration and headaches? i got a major issue with that. they all dehydrate me and make me feel like shit
Been nauseous so bad and I only take 60 mg once a day for now 4 years oh I can’t wait for my meds back can’t do this
Can Dilantin 2/4. 100mg 2xs daily - Gabapentin 1- 300mg 2xs daily and Cymbalta 1-1x daily 20mg be taken together?
Weaned off of it a week ago. Tried taking it from July 2019 till the New Year, and I never got any better. I’ve had severe depression, suicidal thoughts and problems with eating (appetite), nausea, fatigue, problems with sleeping and nightmares ever since I started it.
What was your weaning process? It’s a nightmare if I miss one single day.
Add terrible nightmares and brain zaps to withdrawal.
I was taking this i ended up in the hospital and i lost my speach its been almost a month and my speach has not came back
@@MAki-f1p seriously? You can't talk at all?
@@MAki-f1p what? Really? Are you sure is because of the med?
@@j.t2548 I took this medication 30 mg for 5 years. But I stopped it gradually but I had dizziness and .... I don't remember that was 6 years ago but it really helped me with depression. All best!
Wait a minute I did not make this comment someone must have got on my tablet and post this!!!!!!!! 😡😠😨😰😱😫
Should I be talking ziprasidone and deultxtine together
Would you agree with prescribing for a 84yr male/occasional drinker (vodka;) high blood pressure, uses inhalers/digoxin, warfarin, statex, morphine sulfate, i know im missing a couple......the reason for the medication is pain. I dont know why, it doesnt sit well with me when i go over the scenerio...
gwen ben no you can’t drink on this poison. Don’t take it .
Can increase blood pressure
Cymbalta isnt worth the risk.
I've been on 120mgs of duloxetine for a few years now. It definitely helps with my depression but I also have to deal with alot of the side effects as well. I'm actually scared to death to even try lower my dosage, because the withdrawal effects are so horrible. I can never let myself run out of it, I would not be able to function properly.
We have the same experience , but i have only 30 mg already 4 years now. . I could hardly stop it. . The withdrawal is worst. .
@@meph4550 I agree, its terrible!
@@newnormal92 if you are still on 120 mg, you might actually feel better dropping down to 60 mg, VERY slowly over the course of 6 months with a plan with your doctor. studies have shown that a dose above 60mg rarely actually helps but can induce worse side effects and withdrawal symptoms. not to alarm you though, if you are fine at the dose you currently are at, don't worry too much, only if the side effects are too much to handle
I am on 10mg, I conviced my doctor to take the minimal possible dose
@@meph4550 I am on 10mg, I conviced my doctor to take the minimal possible dose
Also no relief from spinal cord stimulation implant
my doctor i have now is pushing me into getting it!!!! I am not interested!!!I have had many procedures done already! Also a failed disectomy in 2019. I am runninhg out of options. they took away my pain medicine and put me on suboxone and now if i have a major painful flair which happens alot i have NO OPTIONS to relieve my pain!!!!
Heart ache ?
I was just given 20 mg of this by my doctor today, because the 20 mg of Lexapro stropped working. What are your thoghts on using this in combination with Lexapro or perhaps being able to come off the Lexapro if this works? Thanks.
How was it?
Hi I got prescribed duluxetine for pain but it's not helping and I just don't feel any emotion now could that be side effects many thanks for your video
Yes, it is called blunting. Always taper very slowly in small increments. Withdrawal is horrendous
Horrendous drug to discontinue. Twice pushed to take it. Never again!
Please elaborate. I’m about to discontinue. Thanks
Either the OP's experience was an outlier or they are confusing this with the separate SNRI meds venlafaxine or desvenlafaxine (Effexor or Pristiq, respectively) which are known for their truly harsher withdrawals. My own anecdotal experience, having tried both duloxetine and (des)venlafaxine, is that the former is harder to get on than off (insomnia), whereas the latter did not seem affect me significantly and its therapeutic efficacy was (perhaps atypically) very underwhelming.
I recently took Duloxetine but my physician did not mention reducing nsaids or Tramadol, both of which I take for post knee surgery pain.
The following morning I had some blood mixed with urine at my first going to the bathroom. Nothing afterwards.
When you refer to bleeding is one possible exit point with urination?
Again, nothing since and I quit taking the Duloxetine. Thanks.
I take 120mg a day for nerve damage. It's generally good. But I do have alot of sweat and withdrawals basically when I forget to take them is a challenge
I can’t drink alcohol at all if so start this? Ever?
I am someone that have seizures would this medicine be a good medicine for me to take for depression
Alfreda Phifer yes it's great really helped me
When does one take duloxetine
A doctor recommened take at night.
I have taken just two pills as advised by doctor, now I m facing sexual disfunction as lyk erection problem of my penis...What should I do I am pretty afraid
Withdrawing from this medication is impossible without horrible side effects.
Yeah it must be stopped by decreasing the dose or whatever the doc will say
It's a disaster.
Mayar Shaheen don’t ask a doctor they don’t know how to get you off the pills
@@jackmaple6679 How has this worked out for you?
@@rcoz6391 nearly a year off it and I feel OK, alot better than when I was on it that's for sure, horrible medication imo..
I'm taking tramadol and duloxetine.. q different doctor did blood tests and i came out pre diabetic... I have has done suicide behavior but i know i don't want to die. It's not really lowering my neuropathy due to a avulsion.. thoughts? Sounds i just taper off?
I hope you're doing ok.
Been off it for 5 days now cause I don’t have the money right now ..
In my instance, I’ve been prescribed tramadol as well as . I was at a point that I was going to harm myself because I can’t cope with my conditions . So my dr prescribed both at the same time . I slept I ate I can function.
How many milligrams are you receiving for tramadol and Duloxetene? I just got prescribed Duloxetene but I’ve been on tramadol 100mg a day for a few months now. I’m scared to death to take Duloxetene lol. Idk I might ask for something else to try because of the interactions. By the way, the Duloxetene they’re prescribing is 20mg.
Has anyone ever have like a chemical smell comming from them.i just went up to 90mg i have been on 60 for over a year
I do have an aversion to perfume type scents since I started Cymbalta
How work if ?? I yes for sleep well
It happens with vyvanse, adderall as well
Damn my doc she prescribed Dulaxatine and plus Tramadol and Naproxen i think she wants to kill me yup angels of death
My family dr seemed to randomly perscribe me 30mg of this... I picked up my blister pack today (all my current meds are from a detox dr from a psychologist or psychiatrist.) And I recently started Vyvanse. Now out of nowhere I have an extra pill at night and it's duleatine. (Family dr) should I take it? I am confused...
@@ssaa660 I stopped taking duloxetine either the same day I posted this or shortly after. They still prescribe it.. along with three other medications they know I don't take.. yet they keep prescribing it and refilling it every week with my blister pack...
I thought I should try going on it forawhile to see if it's just shitty symptoms. But fuck the stomach pain and nausea isn't worth w.e it "may help" with after my body already gets dependant on another drug.
What was their excuse for putting you on it?
@@ssaa660 I just read my old comment lol. I didn't know this was before I experienced some horrible serotonin syndrome symptoms after the first week of both medications.
I went off of duloxetine.. I was told I was perscribed it for "nerve pain" which makes no logical sense to prescribe an anti psychotic/mood stabilizer medication just for its hit or miss nerve altering/masking properties :P
@@ssaa660 Try KAVA a natural aid for anxiety. Buy online or from a health food store. I take it in capsule form. My doctor only prescribes SSRI's for anxiety, which caused me side effects such as high BP, and were horrific to come off of. Never again!
Im on my second day taking this medication (one xdaily at bed time. But Im taking in in the morning since the first night it kept me up all night) I am taking 40mg per day. I am experiencing dry mouth, runny stool, upset stomach, lack of appetite, and this morning I felts some face twitching that may, or may not be related but Im a bit concerned. I was told by my APN/primary care provider this symptoms would subside eventually. (?) I was prescribed this med for chronic lower back pain
You started with 40mg?!? You should started with 20 or 30 mg and then increasing...geez
I started last for migraine. Also couldn’t sleep. Took second one in the AM. No real side effects other than gassy so far. I am scared to read all these peoples side effects!!
Hello friend
Di it work for the back pain,??
Awesome video. Thank you.
I started 20 mg . 3 days ago. I asked the Dr. Specifically if I should be concerned about taking 50 mg. Of Tramadol daily with the cymbalta. In the video you single out Tramadol..How concerned should I be ?
They are used together frequently. There is just an increased risk of side effects.
Omg me too!!! I take 100mg of tramadol in a day (50mg 2x) and I just got prescribed 20mg duloxetine from the psychiatrist and I told her if there’s any interactions and she said no like wtf, not taking this. Idk. This sounds horrible, there has to be an alternative. Did you ever take the tramadol and Duloxetene?
@_Junebug30 briefly. The orthopedic dr.prescribed it as an alternative to tramadol.60mg. It is a Evil drug! I endure my cervical pain rather than take that hideous drug.the side effects are heinous.They prescribed my mother it towards the end of her life. We couldn't figure out where her massive anger outbursts were coming from.after taking I understood why.I feel awful that I had no idea what caused her anger.
I threw mine away. I'm not taking poison
How are you dealing with depression then ? I am also not taking them after reading many reviews
@@kunalsoni1315 Art Music and legal Pot in Colorado. Anti-depressants have never worked for me, just give side effects as in I can't feel any pleasure while taking them. And I am NOT psychotic . why would someone take meds for something they don't have? Absurd ! Just as I would never take insulin because I don't have diabetes
I've just been prescribed this I'm also on gabapentin I havent taken deloxatine yet.
I have nausea with the medicine, And I have dry mouth. With the nausea, comes weird dull nauseating sick cramps.
Please, I want to keep taking this medicine because it really really helps my depression, but what can I take extra to stop the nausea. Thanks
Have you tried eating food with it?
Ondansitron, for nausea
Ask pharmacy for anti nausea medication. If not strong enough, ask your doctor. Also, plain yogourt helps some people.
I usee 9 years and today continue.
@@olivernaves2385 insomnia, weakness, energyless, anxiety
Lasted 4 days on this. Never again.
Its been a wk and I still don't feel right.
Yea I got prescribed yesterday I took my 2bd pill today to see if the first hit hard just because I was new to it and I still feel just like weak no appitite really kinda numb I feel sleepy but I can’t sleep lol.
Even after 24 hours I felt like I still had it in my system
@@Valaak SSRI's and SRNI's can take a long time to get off of. It took me two tries and a very slow reduction of dosage to get off Effexorr, a similar medication, and I still had awful symptoms. I took it as Dr said it would help but had to come it off due to weight gain, no matter how careful I was with diet, and it raised my BP a lot.
@@margaretr5701 hey Margaret I apologize I haven’t checked my notifications lol. I hope you are doing okay and im actually in med school right now (not tooting my own horn by any means but I specialize mainly in controlled substances || ||| but not 4 I haven’t got my certification for that yet. Also antidepressants I’m trying to learn more before going for my medication if you have any questions feel free to ask hope you have a great day👍
@@Valaak Best wishes to you, going through med school. You're certainly in the right place to learn more about these medications! SSRI's are not for everyone, even though they're lifesavers for some. I read that 30% of patients receive no benefits at all. It would be interesting to kmow if this statistic is correct.
Does methadone affect the effect of duloxetine?im on methadone treatment since 2 years and im very depressed,moody,no energy since few months ..i was prescribed duloxetine bcs i had the simptoms described earlier (but desapeared once i started methadone ,but now i guess i catched tolerance on mtdone and i rlly cannot go more up with dosage cuz im already on 100-120 mg daily)but never took it(the duloxetine).still have it home, can i start duloxetine if im on methadone ?thank u,greetings from Romania
Call or visit a couple different pharmacies and ask them the same question. They seem more aware of medication effects than doctors most of the time.
@@SaumBodhi ty
@@SaumBodhi unfortunately here in my country there are very few addicts of opioids and the pharmacyst dont rlly know about them:(
I don't think so.. I take suboxone with duloxetine and the duloxetine still has its effect
Never take that pill extremely horrible
Duloxetine has been a miracle cure for my back pain. Until I started taking it the only thing that would help were opioids during really bad episodes. And that's not a option when you have back pain 24/7.
How long did it take to help Your back pain
I've been taking it for a few years now. But from what I remember it only took a couple weeks at most to take effect.
@@unklsnappy what dose?
@@brokendreamchaser39s I take 20 mg every night and have never had any side effects. I recommend anyone who has chronic back pain to give it a try.
@@unklsnappy ok i will think about it, 20mg hmm my doc said 30 is the lowest but maybe because i am in a different country.
Horrible horrible horrible drug. Avoid this debilitating drug.
What are the interactions between sumatriptan and 60mg cymbalta? I take sumatriptan with zofran for chronic migraines.
They can be used together but it slightly increases the risk of an extremely rare side effect known as serotonin syndrome.
@@PharmacistTips thank you.
It makes anxiety much worse and it is poison to your body
Thanks
I took 1 and my pupils are huge, I don't like it at all
Same happened to me and I felt high and sick. It really helped my pain and depression though. Thinking about trying it again and seeing if it takes getting used to. I have chronic pain and severe depression so at this point it might save my life.
@@escape2064 hang in there, hopefully it works for you over time!
@@mr.treinen Thank you so much! Are you still using it? If not then what did you use it for and did you find something else?
i have been on this for 7 years it doesnt work at all but my dr says he has nothing else for me. ahahahhah i have tried a few other pills nothing works so i am weening off this drug,,, i am also on gabapantine another drug that doesnt help my nerve pain in my feet for 7 years and i am on hydroxyquin, my specialist said to do all three and i have told him for yrs they dont work,,,,help i am in pain all day for 7 yrs,, please message me.
I know it may sound dumb but have you looked into alternative meds like CBD? It's hard stuff to look into because there's a lot of bullshit people trying to sell snake oil, but if you keep researching hard you may just find something interesting and people who aren't scammers. Every area has its medicinal plants growing in the wild, but very few people know how they work, and even fewer know how they interact. If you're in a big city look into chinese medicine shops. Just watch out if you're taking chemical medicine, as natural meds can still have bad interactions.