Duloxetine Update
Duloxetine seems like quite a goood drug in general. The side effects are not too bad; I’ve had mild constipation, dizziness on standing, and occasional nausea. Another thing worth noting is that it does affect people’s sleep patterns – I need to take it in the morning to prevent it making me an insomniac. The starting dose, and the theraputic dose (for depression) are both the same at 60mg, and it’s just once a day. So overall, it looks pretty good.
The one problem being that after 6 weeks, it hasn’t shifted the depression. I thought a couple of weeks ago that it was starting to be effective, but in the last week I’ve taken such a significant nose dive, it’s very hard to believe. So it’ll be back to the drawing board just as soon as I can find in my timetable to see my consultant.
November 19th, 2005 at 7:02 pm
I’m glad to read your post. I’ll be going on duloxetine soon.
September 5th, 2006 at 9:55 am
The doctor told me that most people take Cymbalta in the morning, but I didn’t know why. I take it at night and have had terrible middle insomnia. Thanks for you post. I’ll try a mornng dose and see if that helps me.
February 15th, 2007 at 6:21 pm
It makes me very sleepy. I am only on day two.
April 13th, 2007 at 3:14 am
I have been on Cymbalta for 3 days and have had very little side effects. But I’m REALLY TIRED. Feel kind of buzzed but really relaxed. Othern than that, nothing major.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
please search the side effects of this drug. watch for liver failure. do no drink. it ruined my vision. i’ve been off for 2 wks after being on this stuff for a year. i am going thru the most horrible withdrawals. it feels like electric shocks in the back of my ears and head. i have so much rage. my blood pressure is so whacked out. i just want you to know the facts about what you are taking.
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 am
I am on 60mg of cymbalta, and I also take 10/750 of Hydrocodone 5 a day Is ther anybody out there that has had a bad experience combinin the two, would appreciate a response