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Cymbalta

Debra-Thurlow
Debra-Thurlow
Hi... Have been taking Cymbalta as my only med for pain and depression and only on lowest dose of 30 mg. it is not helping at all but I am afraid to take a higher dosage because of what I've heard about the side effects! Any advice!!! My pain is getting worse and I own a business and work 40 hrs a week which is becoming more and more difficult to do!!! Thanks for listening... I am fairly new to this site...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Debra,
I have been on Cymbalta for over a year. I take the 60mg does every night. For me it keeps me going I did have a little bit of a depression when I first started but after about 3 months I was fine. The only other thing I take at night is Soma 2 pills every night. I work 40 hours a week and am going to school in the evening. Without those two I would not be able to function. I still have days that I am very tired and sore but they keep me going at this point. I know several people have had trouble but I haven't had any on Cymbalta. If you need to ask me anything further feel free to message me. Welcome to the group.
SLK
Debra-Thurlow
Debra-Thurlow
Hello SLK... Thank you for responding. I think I will look into increasing my dosage to 60 mg and see if that helps! Can you tell me what SOMA is as I haven't heard of it. I take 25 mg of Amitryptaline at bedtime to help with sleep and avoid migraines. Once again thanks.... This newfound site is so helpful when you are feeling so alone with your pain and other symptoms!!!!
Emily710
Emily710
It took 3 to 4 months for Cymbalta to work on the pain. Really encourage you to wait that long before increasing. How long has it been?

Also, I have to take it in the morning else it won't let me sleep.
deleted_user
deleted_user
SOMA is a muscle relaxer. Here is some more information.

http://www.medicinenet.com/carisoprodol/article.htm
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
How long have you been taking it? It does take a while for the benefits to show up.
Debra-Thurlow
Debra-Thurlow
Thank you for all of your responses! I have been on the 30mg of Cymbalta for almost a year. I will definitely speak to my doctor about increasing the dose but was also wondering if any of you have experienced hot flashes? I am menopausal and have been experiencing hot flashes for 4 years, but they seem to be happening more frequently and more sever since taking Cymbalta. I do take my med in the morning and Amitriptaline at bedtime for sleep. Thank you.. This site is a Godsend!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Debra,
I have to sleep with my head at the end of the bed and a fan on my head because of hot flashes. I just started Menopause though. I wasn't having them a few months ago so I don't think they are from Cymbalta. Soma is a muscle relaxer like DaisyGirl said. I was taking flexoril (sp) and that wasn't enough, so my doctor put me on soma. I am glad you like the site. I have always felt supported here even if I am in a period where I am not as active as I am now.
SLK