- withdrawing from Vicodin or Suboxone 15th March 2008
... taking them, or the Syboxone. I was also prescribed Cymbalta , an anti-depressant, and had a horrible reaction to...
- Is There Suboxone Withdrawal 6th March 2008
... was a mess. Went to doc on Monday and he put me on Cymbalta and told me to come back Wednesday. Because I was...
- Suboxone Question 3rd March 2008
... psychiatrist specializing in addiction today. He put me on Cymbalta because I do have legitimate back pain. He also gave...
- Rehab Question 2nd March 2008
... ve decided not to do the taper. I started taking Cymbalta yesterday and I am almost 48 hours cold turkey so...
... psychiatrist in morning. I have only taken 2 doses of Cymbalta so I know it's too soon for that to be kicking in...
- Needing to try yet again (and again and again) 2nd March 2008
... gave me the name of her therapist. Doc put me on Cymbalta which is anti-depressant that also treats pain. I...
- Need Advice 29th February 2008
... will start taking it every other. I am also taking Cymbalta which is supposed to help with pain. I feel like...
- Hey Guys - some CYMBALTA help PLEASE...!!!! 23rd February 2008
... Hi Tat
Cymbalta is a complicated drug. It works on two different ... some withdrawal symptoms, Buddy. Like so many drugs, Cymbalta must be taken on schedule and a sudden stop will send...
... i am also on cymbalta 60mg once a day...i have missed a day and the w/d...
... Hi Tat,
I took Cymbalta for about 3 weeks and could not tolerate due to the...
- Hi I am new and I need help! 23rd February 2008
... over the counter pain meds as well. He also takes cymbalta for depression and smokes. For the last couple of...
- Trying to get off Cymbalta.... 17th February 2008
... Hi Deb,
You cannot go off Cymbalta cold turkey. I was only on it for 2-3 weeks (couldn...
... Hello,
I was on Cymbalta for about 6 months last year. This drug was prescribed ... that "was not addicting"!!!!!!!
Yeah right! The Cymbalta did nothing for my pain and when I tried to stop taking ... coming off opiates. The most disturbing symptom with Cymbalta withdrawal was the dreaded "brain zaps"..ie...feeling ... sensations.
What I did to successfully get off Cymbalta was a fairly slow taper. I don't know what dose you ... most important thing is NOT to stop cold turkey. Cymbalta is a drug in the anti-depressant class of seratonin...
... your input.
Just a little history...I was prescribed Cymbalta for nerve pain from a back injury. It was not helping ... medically, it was suggested that I start to wean from the Cymbalta . I called the PM who Rx'd the drug to me and he told...
- Issues 27th January 2008
... story of my relapse. This time I started with the Cymbalta as soon as I stopped using Norco/Oxy and after 4 weeks...
- 3 Weeks and it's Still Rough 27th January 2008
... sounds like fun. As far as my depression - I take Cymbalta 60mg and Paxcil 20mg once daily. I have always been...
- Cymbalta Withdrawal 26th January 2008
... Hello Deb
Welcome.
I have not taken Cymbalta , but I investigated it as it was a med a psychiatrist ... in withdrawal from opiates and in deep depression. Cymbalta works on two distinct functions... pain and depression ... working well.
If you are going to taper from the Cymbalta , I would start by cutting the dosage by tiny bits...
... Hi there,
I was only on Cymbalta for 3 weeks at the most. Even in that short time my ... did not have any problems going off of it this way. Cymbalta gave me horrible headaches. I'm taking Zoloft now...
... ironic just yesterday i was searching for info on cymbalta w/d.
I stopped taking mine ( 60mg 1 a day ) 4 days...
... After several months on Cymbalta last year for spinal nerve pain, I told my doctor ... withdrawal symptoms. Prior to getting prescribed the Cymbalta , I had just endured withdrawal from darvocet, soma ... same physician). I wish the doc had told me that Cymbalta also had a bad withdrawal syndrome..I never would ... s been about 2 months since I totally stopped the Cymbalta ...the brain zaps still occur infrequently...but otherwise...
- Helping mother in law detox 24th January 2008
... decreased the the MS Contin to 15 mg a day. She is on cymbalta and neurontin to help with the depression and pain...
... I'm also thinking it could be the Cymbalta ...many people can not tolerate SSRI type anti depressants...
- Percocet "PERKS ME UP " 24th January 2008
... and supplement with RX Naproxen. I can't handle the Cymbalta . If at any time he thinks with the Naproxen I am still...
- Comparing notes w/those at the 3-4 week mark........ 23rd January 2008
... morning depression (much milder now). I take Paxcil and Cymbalta for this and it seems to work somewhat.
Thanks...
- Hydrocodone - The Party's Over 22nd January 2008
... last doctor visit, last week, he mentioned Ultram, Cymbalta , and Topamax as things that might help my pain. That ... addicted! I know to be careful of Ultram, but what about Cymbalta and Topamax... are they addictive? I know I will need ... easily I can get too fond of pills. Anyone ever taken Cymbalta or Topamax?
I don't think I will have a problem...
... Had an MRI today for my back. I am taking Mobic and Cymbalta , and neither one helps that much. I didn't ask for...
- i told my dr. i wanted to quit, so she prescribed me more painkillers! 22nd January 2008
... forgot to mention is that my doctor did prescribe me cymbalta for depression. I told her that the worst withdrawls ... normally untill i can get help elsewhere. I started the cymbalta yesterday, today was my second dose, so far i am seeing...
... last reply and had to put in my 2 cents...
I was on Cymbalta and I just wanted to let you know that it is processed ... search engine and read this, or look it up on the Cymbalta site. It is the worst of the AD's in this regard....
- Can addiction cause physical depression? 17th January 2008
...
Zoloft is finally working for me. I started with Cymbalta but could not tolerate it. Gave me bad headaches....
- Is There *Situational* Hard Drug Use?? 14th January 2008
... because she couldn't stop crying and he put her on Cymbalta and that was it. Her dad told me that (this is very...
- First time poster - Day 12 w/no hydro - Am I on track? 13th January 2008
... alcohol. i don't recall how much xanax you are taking. cymbalta helped me with pain and depression. it is non-narcotic...
- No withdrawals?? are you kidding me??but going to doc's on tuesday:( 12th January 2008
... though.....i even have a little energy, but i also take cymbalta and i have to be careful with the high serotonin levels...
... cam,
cymbalta , what is that for? my doctor was talking to me about...
- Question about relapsing on alternate drugs of choice 12th January 2008
... on them. I tapered very slowly. I also weaned off cymbalta at the same time and I'm not sure what was worse. ...
My plan was to ditch the ultram and cymbalta first and then work on the alcohol. Well, I've had...
... new AD now btw and it's much better. I got off the Cymbalta because I was having bad side effects and actually...
- Xanax taper 30th November 2007
... 75mg but feel the depression kicking in, I do take Cymbalta - which is good for me as it has the, excuse my ignorance...
- HELP! Son hooked on Percs! 29th November 2007
... came home this past monday. The rehab doc put him on cymbalta it is an anti depressant but it also helps the pain...
- Can I quit from 20mg's of oxycontin per day? 28th November 2007
... it in them, so whatever it is in the steroids and cymbalta .
The story of mine is the same. I read your post...
- What's Happening To Me Today 23rd November 2007
... something that has a dopamine inhibitor in it like cymbalta or elixir. Certain medicines make me feel "crazy...
- New to being a spouse to an addict. Please help! 22nd November 2007
... believe and only be on his blood pressure pills and cymbalta when he comes home and his therapist is also going...
... to just about all of it. My husband has been put on cymbalta for his chronic knee pain and it is working very well...
- Xanax Tapering 19th November 2007
... lowering your blood pressure. In addition I take 60mg of cymbalta daily, which I dont/cant stop as it really does help...
- Percocet Withdrawls..can Xanax or dextroamphetamine help? 4th November 2007
... xanax, 40mg dexedine (dextroamphetamine), and 60mg. cymbalta
the question i have is...can taking extra xanax help...
- will trazadone help????? 1st November 2007
... little and i just started a new job...i am also on cymbalta for anxiety that i have had for years....and i have...
... clonidine, because it really helps also. I also take cymbalta for my post partem depression/anxiety, so no problems...
- Anyone gone CT from this dosage. 29th October 2007
... was depression and put me on a new anti-depressant, cymbalta . I was on Paxil for a few yrs. After a week of they ... cymbalta dosage went up I got sick. I'm sure it was from the ... cymbalta because as soon as I tapered off of that, I felt better...
... about them than others. Mine knew to taper me from cymbalta after only 2 weeks where someone on the dp board's ... opiates though. I felt better as soon as I got off the cymbalta & on the Lexapro but they take about 2-4 weeks to...
- Detox or Subutox???? HELP 25th October 2007
... you, right? (That was a joke.) One possibility is Cymbalta , which is an antidepressant with a pain indication ... you smaller capsules. Also, some people find that Cymbalta works for a while and then they need to change drugs...
- The journey begins....... 23rd October 2007
... extreme headaches while trying a new anti-depressant, cymbalta , and some hydrocodone came my way. Well, with the...
- Starting anti depressant after nasty addiction 15th October 2007
... because I ran out of hydrocode, My dr switched me to Cymbalta but once the dose went up (doubled after a week) I ... side effect in the book. I'm am now weaning off the cymbalta (you can't just stop it) and starting a low dose of ... which dr will increase once I'm done my taper from the cymbalta . My depression is starting to lift but I still do...
- PLEASE HELP ME im addicted to hydrocodone 15th October 2007
... depression was the loss of my hydro. Dr put me on Cymbalta and it worked okay until the dose was doubled. Then ... every side effect in the book. Now I'm weaning off the cymbalta and at the same time starting a low dose of lexapro...
- Addicted to xanax. Want to get off. Will klonopin help? 15th October 2007
... depression from hydrocodone withdrawal. Dr prescribed cymbalta which I had some major side effects from. Now weaning...
- Really what should i do????? 15th October 2007
... tramadol totally without any w/d's but then i went on cymbalta and tramadol cannot be taken with that......anyways...
- Chronic Pain/on Percocet/Preparing to detox = Questions & Help!Scared! 14th October 2007
... yourself for that. I was on Paxil but DR switched me to Cymbalta for the major depresion and body aches. It works well ... unbearable side effects from it. I'm now tapering from the Cymbalta and starting on Lexapro at the same time. You may...
- meds messing up a drug test? 13th October 2007
... I take Cymbalta and when I went into rehab I had been clean for two ... I have not come up positive since and I still take Cymbalta and may be on it for the rest of my life....
... topamax, zoloft cymbalta should not come up positive on a drug test...sometimes...
- Oxycodone tapering question..am I in the right place? 11th October 2007
... big time. I was on Paxil for anxiety and switched to Cymbalta for depression and body aches. I had every side effect ... Saw the DR this week and am now tapering off the Cymbalta and starting a low dose of Lexapro. I am actually ... not had horrible headaches, which I attribute to the Cymbalta . Sometimes it's hard to find the right anti-depressant...
- Flexeril ? 10th October 2007
... realize I was going thru wd. Went to Dr who prescribed Cymbalta for the depression. Well, I had every side effect ... the people on this board). Now I'm tapering off the Cymbalta , starting lexapro and just started coreg for blood ... headaches I've had on a daily basis, I think from the cymbalta . I feel more depressed than ever and have been having...
- Almost finished with taper - really scared to take the next step... 10th October 2007
... depression from withdrawal got so bad, my dr switched me to Cymbalta which I had every side effect listed. Now I'm tapering...
- what is going on? I WAS doing good :( and now i'm depressed. 8th October 2007
... putting on the makeup for work, etc. Dr put me on Cymbalta , which I would not recommend because I think I have...
- Sigh....Still a struggle after 5 months.... 7th October 2007
... still far from easy. The only thing I take now is Cymbalta (for nerve pain) and Soma. I cannot believe that...
- 2 week mark! 6th October 2007
... and still feeling like crap. Wondering if it's the Cymbalta dr put me on for depression. Anyway, keep on doing...
... grannyo,
my daugher was just removed from cymbalta , she is 3 months clean on sub,trazadone . the cymbalta...
- questions re: vicodin withdrawal 4th October 2007
... my health. I was very depressed and she prescribed cymbalta . I have to say it helped, I've been without for 5...
- trying to stay clean 4th October 2007
... really struggling with this addiction..although I am on cymbalta now, I am still pretty depressed and craving they...
... over, for me it's the mental crutch. Although I'm on Cymbalta , I'm still emotional and depressed. Had an anxiety...
... the headache, which I'm convinced now is from the Cymbalta I've been taking for almost 3 weeks. I looked up ... have been having hot flashes since I started on the cymbalta also. Anyhow, I'm calling my doctor tomorrow to get ... tomorrow, but I don't know it I can switch from the cymbalta to something else immediately, that the hyrdo will...
... not doing bad. Getting adjusted to new meds - off cymbalta & on lexapro and coreg for blood pressure. I do still ... advil though! Hopefully once I'm totally off the cymbalta , the headaches will stop coming. I've never been one...
- Recovering from using ecstasy 4th October 2007
... extent of my addiction and ran out. While I'm on cymbalta and it's helped a little, I'm still depressed and...
- finally off ultram 4th October 2007
... work.
Actually now I am dealing with a taper from Cymbalta and it's waaaaaaaaaaay worse.
Drugs are evil, whether...
... Ann, I'm sorry...I'm just in total disbelief that Cymbalta is on the market. Some drugs are fine, helpful even ... , I agree. ****** Cymbalta along with withdrawal, hives, liver damage, etc.....
... does not know I was taking). She gave me samples of Cymbalta and I've been taking them for about 2 weeks. Seemed ... depressed the last few days. What's the deal with the Cymbalta that made you say you can't believe they prescribe...
- who am I fooling? 2nd October 2007
... did bloodwork to check for problems and prescribed cymbalta . Bloodwork came back wiht high sugar so I need to ... go for a fasting glucose test. The cymbalta seemed to work for a few weeks but the past few days...
... the fentanyl patch, going down again in 1 day, and Cymbalta did not work for me. I keep reading that the first...
... Hey CaptNanny, thanks for your post. I've been on Cymbalta (for the depression)for 3 weeks now and am beginning...
... do better with the neuropenephrine and serotonin. Cymbalta has both. the Neur thingy is supposed to help for ... be an addict. Just kidding. Anyway when i was on cymbalta the reactions that you described were the ones I had ... just telling you what happened to me when I went on cymbalta and why....
... does not touch the pain so I'm thinking it may be the Cymbalta causing them. The insomnia (even with ambien) is awful...
- Another fentynal taper/already feeling scared 2nd October 2007
... they knew of my back/nerve pain. The dr started me on cymbalta . I'm not saying this is for you but for me it has...
- My marijuana addiction 1st October 2007
... board. I became very depressed and my dr prescribed cymbalta which has helped some. My poor husband felt sorry...
