It will depend on your own body's unique chemistry...my son-in-law had severe pain due to a spinal problem and they prescribed it for him for pain relief...didn't know it could help for that, but it was an enormous help to relieve the pain plus the stress/anxiety of being in non-stop pain.

I was prescribed cymbalta for depression following a life threatening illness, blood clots in my leg and pulmonary embolisms in both lungs (have CFS & FM and other chronic conditions)...it was not a good fit for me, I experienced negative side effects, just like the commercial says, thoughts of suicide,disturbing dreams, disrupted sleep...got weaned off that med. Went on welbutrin instead and I felt much better...

pay attention to your body and if you experience any of the serious negative side effects get help asap to wean off of it and try a better med fit...all the best to finding the right med fit for you, hugs!

I have been on Cymbalta for over 2 years and it has helped me with pain and depression. I also take Lyrica with it for pain. I feel good most days on this combo.

I just started Cymbalta too and am a little worried. I took my first pill last night and I think the anxiety over taking it caused me not to sleep at all. I had diarrhea and dizziness this morning, but I get that anyway, so its hard to tell if its from the drug or not.

Not sure how long to wait before contacting my doctor about possible side effects. :(

How are you feeling with it?

*hugs*
Jen

I would wait at least a few days so you can sort out what might be coming from other causes.

On Day 6 I called my doctor and told her I was literally losing my eyesight - had to make the letters on the screen HUGE just to do my work. That's a very rare side effect but it is on the list.

Give it some time - I know some who have been really pleased with the effect and others who couldn't take it due to severe side effects. Everyone's different - give it a chance.

I've been taking Cymbalta for 15 months. I was very, very hesitant to take it after hearing various negative comments. I had been on Zoloft before and had brain zaps after slowly transitioning off of it.

That said, Cymbalta has improved my depression. The chronic deep muscle ache has also been relieved. I find that I am not so anxious as well. I dislike needing to take an anti-depressant as well as the fact that I have to pay so much for it. However, I am now able to at least work part time and that in itself is a big improvement. I'll continue on it.