Cymbalta Reviews

Has anyone been prescribed this medication for back pain?

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yes, i've been prescribed this medication but i haven't tried it as of yet. i am online searching for some answers myself before taking it.

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Yes I hace this medication but not for my back pain. Im on it for depression, but it dont work for the pain or depression for that matter.

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I just took my first dose today. Now doing research. I was prescribed for depression as well. (It's supposed to help me sleep, too) Sorry to hear that it isn't working for Chris! Hope it works for me.

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I've been on Cymbalta for a month now,and it works great for me.Yes Cymbalt is the ani-depresant I've been looking for, for 30yrs now.Honestly,I have been on so many differant meds thru out the yrs and they all took care of parts of my depression.I'm Bipoler, and Cybalta seems to be taking care of all my mental and physical problems. I also have Fybromyalgia and it's helped w/ the pain some what...Cymbalta is the one for me...

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I have been taking Cymbalta for a year now. Nothing and I mean Nothing has relieved my back pain ever like this . I am a new person thanks to Cymbalta.

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I have been on Cymbalta for 2 months now, and it has made a world of difference for me. I have Fibromyalgia and depression. My depression is alot better and the pain is not as constant.

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Donna, The same w/ me.I have Fybromyalia&Deep Depression,I've been on Cymbalta 4 about 5mo. now.God has honestly answered my Prayers thru Cymbalta.It has given me so much relief 4 both my Health Problems...Jesus Is A Live & Well...

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I have lupus and it helps with my arthritis but so far my depression isn't improving. how long does it take to notice any improvement?

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I.ve been on cymbalta for 3-4 months now. No side effects I'm aware of and I take it along with a combo of other meds due to a spinal injury. This drug has helped a great deal for the pain I suffer. It is a pain reliever for some. My Dr. wanted to double the 60mg does but it's not approved yet for 120mg so my ins refused to pay, so I combo it with 800mg neurontin and i get thru the day. Good luck, I do recommend this drug for both depression and pain.

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I just started with my first dose today and I'm taking it for back pain and a bulging neck disc. Have been looking a medication to give me some relief.

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I have been on cymbalta for quite a while now and it did help some but I didn't get the results I was hoping for. It was prescribed for me for anxiety and I just feel tired all the time. I recently stopped taking it and I have electrical shock waves floating through my head everytime I move from a sitting position or turn my head quickly. I can't wait till it is out of my system.

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I have been on cymbalta for three weeks. I had a noticable improvement in my back pain within 24 hours. The Dr. recomends surgery requiring steel rods and plates. After being on the cymbalta for 2 weeks I have been able to stop taking pain medication. I have got more relief from cymbalta than I did from 3-4 darvocet per day. I also need a knee replacement, but the cymbalta has not helped the knee pain. My depression has also been helped. No side effects to date.

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I just started taking cymbalta today and as you can see I can't sleep,feel all jittery,hyper and thirsty.I'm trying to get some relief from chronic pain and anxiety/stress is it worth staying on?

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Those effects may wear off as your body adjusts to the new med, but itwill take about 2 weeks or so.

I had no results from Cymbalta for either pain or depression, anxiety and OCD, but it has provided good results for some people.

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Cymbalta is a great drug, yes it is for depression but it is also for nerve pain. Almost no side effects until I also started Lyricia.

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On my bottel it says DO NOT CRUSH, TAKE WHOLE. What happens when it is crushed? Does anyone know?

Thanks, Wendell

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It is a time release medication, if you crush it, you can end up with too much of a dosage at once and you risk severe side effects as well as overdosing.

Wow Cindy, I am so glad you are getting good results from it. I tried it for awhile and it didn't help me with anything, not my depression, nor my pain, so I had to go back to my Zoloft and onto narcotic pain management.

That is the way these drugs work though, they do not work for everyone, because they are only effective on certain types of nerve pain.

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I was just prescribed cymbalta today for my fibramyalgia. I am hoping that it is the one that works for me. I am constantly in excessive pain d/t my FMS. Will find out in a couple of weeks if this is the right therapy for me.

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Grace, I know several people with Fibro, via chronic pain message boards, who have had good luck with these types of meds. Since they work directly on certain types of nerve pain, they can help significantly in your type of situation. It will take between 2 weeks to a month, though, before you see results and know if it will help you. Have you tried anything else yet, like Neurontin or Lyrica?

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Yes, I take 60 mg daily for back and leg pain. I have noticed however that I have started to put on weight. Is Cymbalta the cause of the weight gain?

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I was on Cymbalta for two years. And the first 6 months were fantastic...my pain was controlled and my energy level was great. Then I hit a wall...so my dosage was increased...in the meantime my blood pressure was high and was put on medication. That dosage increased 3 months later. The pain increased and I had depression. My Cymbalta dosage was at the highest allowed so I was then prescribed Prozac. I had to retire due to my chronic pain and while waiting for my disability retirement to be approved by my employer and social security I was without health insurance. By this time I had been off the Prozac. I did not have the money for my Cymbalta refill and I did not do the research on what to expect when withdrawing from this drug. It was terrifying...for a month I was in bed experiencing brain zaps, hallucinations, night terrors. I then read how tapering was the safe way to stop. By tapering off with removing small amounts of the beads at a time. I had to continue the cold turkey method (which I do NOT recommend) and it took 3 months for me to almost feel like myself. It has been 2 years since I have been off this evil drug. My blood pressure is controlled..I still and always will have the pain. One thing that also improved is my eyesight...the strength on my glasses has gone down! I joined a Cymbalta Help Group and it amazed me the awful impact this drug has on so many. I was told of a website that lets you look up what your Doctor is being paid by insurance companies and sure enough my doc was listed with payments from Eli Lilly. Now before I'm prescribed any medication I do my research instead of relying solely on the doctor.

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Re: Stephanie (# 50)

I just started Cymbalta 20mg & day 1 & 2 gave me the worst migraines & nausea I think I’ve ever experienced... Today would’ve been day 3 but I didn’t take it cuz I couldn’t afford to be bedridden a 3rd day in a row.
Has anyone else had this happen trying to start the medication? I really want to give it a chance to help my pain & minor depression but the migraines were debilitating ??

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I was prescribed it for depression. I’ve had low back pain for as long as I can remember. (bulging discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease) well after a year I decided I wanted to come off it. I weaned myself off it very slowly. Am having some mild withdrawals, nothing I can’t handle. But my back is killing me!! I sure hope it gets better. Clearly it helped my back pain without me realizing it.

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Do any insurance plans cover paying for Brand Name Cymbalta? I've tried the generic two times and it does not work for me at all. I've reported it to the FDA (if you've had similar problems, please report it!).

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Re: bonnie (# 1)

I took it starting at 10 mg and for two months it was like a miracle drug that greatly reduced the pain. Then month 3 it help at 20 mg. Month 4 30 mg did nothing. Month 5 60 mg did nothing.

I was kept on it and eventually had to raise my fentanyl patch from 62 mcg tp 75 mcg. I hit serotonin syndrome which may be how adhd kids feel. Could not stop moving could not sleep. Had to go to ER. THEY CUT Cymbalta to 30 sent home. Three days later back to er w same symptoms. Cut completely and put on reducing dose Valium. Nine days of high fever back to er. Home after a day.

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Re: marcia (# 61)

If you have been on it for a couple of months, and it has helped you, and you have not experienced any, or few, side effects, why not stay on it for a little while longer...giving your shoulder time to heal? You may find that when, and if, you increase to 60 mg daily the side effects may become more prevalent. You will know when you feel like quitting. Tapering off the drug at a slow pace may help minimize the withdrawal. Good Luck. I am glad you have found some pain relief. I can appreciate how it wears on your nerves and depression.

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Re: Trixy (# 11)

I have the same side effects when not taking any depression meds I’ve been prescribed

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Re: Deanie (# 80)

I was prescribed the same for nerve pain, and was on it for a few months. Did not like the side effects. Also, the side effects of quitting are quite challenging. After being off it for over two months, I feel it may have helped a bit with the nerve pain...but the side effects of headaches, insomnia, tummy issues, etc. were worse to deal with than the pain.??????

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I have been put on duloxetine for fibromyalgia. Anyone know if it causes weight gain or cause trouble sleeping? Does anyone know if it actually helps the pain? I’m on 30 mg.

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Yes...approx. 6 weeks ago. Did not see much improvement until about 4-5 weeks, and I noticed my activity level had improved. I went from being able to walk about a half mile, without significant back pain to walking a mile or more. However, it has not been without side effects. I have tremors in my hands, and more headaches than normal, but for now, I am continuing the drug, since my back pain was so limiting my activity.....and I am enjoying the freedom of being able to walk and shop without having to rest every fifteen minutes.

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Anyone out know about cymbalta? I've just been put on it a week ago. I was suicidal, not now. They just took me off ...

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I am in the later stages of RSD and have tried ALOT of Rx that haven't helped. Has anyone else taken cymbalta for RS...

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I have been taking Cymbalta for 6 yrs. along with Wellbutrin (150mg) Could it cause sores in my mouth? Could it cause my...

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I gained 68 lbs while on Abilify. Now four years later my weight is still 30 lbs over my normal. I still have some depre...

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I am 34 years old and have been taking anti-depressants for about 3 years. I started on Lexapro, which quit working afte...

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I am looking for someone who has been on this medication for a while. I would like to know how fast it works and if ther...

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I have been on Cymbalta for 7 yrs. For the last 4 yrs I've been on 120mg per day. I have dealt with many, many side ...

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Has anyone else experienced tremors while taking C? I look like I've got the DT's right after I get a dose. Also...

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I had a gastric bypass in 2001. I am on a higher dose of Cymbalta. Does anyone know if the absorption of this medication...

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hello, i am taking 60mg, and it hurts my belly, i don't want to eat or drink and feel nausea when i do try to eat or...

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