Cymbalta Meds.
UpdatedI've been on Cymbalta for 5 years now. I went from 30mg to 90 mg. Back down to 60mg. The reason is I felt it no longer helped & the side effects out weighed the good, but then again its been awhile. Cymbalta is the only medication that has totally worked for my panic attacks & social phobias. But for about the last 2-3 years now I've gained at least 30lbs, my ears ring so loud, pain in my joints & insomnia. Oh and yes my scalp itches like crazy & horrible dreams. Tomorrow im going to 30 mg, until i have this out of my body, and find another answer. I'm scared but there needs to be another answer.
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Hello, Martha! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problems you've had.
What else have you tried?
Was Prozac (Fluoxetine) one of them?
It's an SSRI that can also help with these issues, but isn't known to cause the weight gain that most others do. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight loss in some people, as listed by the FDA.
Thank you for answering. Have you tried SSi's ?
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