Cymbalta Long Term Side Effects

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I've been taking lyrica 75mg 3x day which was prescribed by my physiatrist concurrently w/ Cymbalta 30mg. Great combination for me. They seem to work together. Lyrica relieved me ot debilitating neuropathic pain, burning & tingling, in feet, calves, sacroiliac, and intense aches in shins, thighs, head & neck, all associated w spinal stenosis, lumbar & cervical (neck). Before that I was taking opiates & cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant for associated leg cramps, like Charlie horse type). When I became allergic to the cyclobenzaprine, I was switched to Valium. All good, except for the 40#s I gained and the 10" to my waist. I now have a big belly which I'm very unhappy about, despite my very strict diet. 1.5 yrs ago I had non-elective surgery: triple level lumba...

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Hey everyone! I would really like to get some feedback from people who have been on Cymbalta for at least a few years. I have been on Cymbalta 60 mg for three months now. I feel that it has given me some relief from my nerve pain related to damage from surgeries on the right wrist. But there have been some concerning stories from long-term users of Cymbalta; including diminished pain relief, short-term memory loss, weakness, etc. I am very concerned about whether there are long-term side effects of this drug. Especially because I heard that the longer you take it the harder it is for your body to get off it. Feedback from any long-term users of Cymbalta, good stories and bad stories, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ## Hello, Concerned! How are you? There are such risks associate...

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I'm taking Cymbalta for pain and just wanted to know if anyone knows how dangerous it is to take this medication when your not depressed? Is there some long term affect? I can't seem to find information on this. It makes me nervous that it will affect me down the line. ## The risks/dangers would be the same, regardless of what you are taking it for and it may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and weight changes. You can learn more here: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? ## Thanks for the information I will take a look at the link. Yes, I did give my concerns to my doctor but he said to wait until I see him to discuss and to continue on taking the medication. I really want an answer now so I am doing my own research. Thanks again for respon...

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