Weight gain, sexual side effects , no relief in pain for me.

Sorry... Just ignore my post if you want only good things. But seriously, no matter what you read from any of is, it could be different for you.

I'm interested in hearing the bad side effects too! I'm grateful for any input. Thanks.

Hi Dana...I have been on Cymbalta for over 8 months with no side effects whatsoever. I read all about it on the internet before getting it filled at the pharmacy.

I was a little hesitant to try it because of the side effects and the somewhat addictive nature I read about,but after talking with my Dr., I was in so much pain, I decided to give it a try.

Like I said, No side effects or problems in the 8 months I've been on it. Good luck to you Dana....if I can help, just let me know.

Love and hugs,
MaryKathryn

Thanks, MaryKathryn...have you experienced significant pain relief from Cymbalta in the past 8 months? I sure hope you have!

I have been on Cymbalta twice. When I first started taking Cymbalta it reduced my pain but I had a real loss of appetite and a little bit of nausea at times. I am already thin so my doctor decided that I should try something different becuase I couldn't afford to loose anymore weight. I tried Savella next and it did absolutely nothing but give me hot flashes. So now I am on a lower does of Cymbalta in hopes that it will reduce the side effects but in doing this I also have to take Ultracet for days when my pain flares up.

I haven't been completely pain free yet but in my opinion Cymbalta is worth trying. While I was on a higher dose my pain was definitely manageable. Everyone responds differently to medications. I am somewhat newly diagnosed with FM so I have yet to see any possible longer term side effects of Cymbalta. I hope you find something that helps. Hang in there.

Thank you, bamagrad. If you don't mind me asking (since I am incredibly thin and prone to nausea as well), what Cymbalta dose have you found manageable?

sorry I took so long to respond,Dana.

I have had good relief with the Cymbalta. It has helped with my pain in a noticeable way.

I am on 10 mg. twice a day.

I was started on 10 mg. once a day and after a few months,my pain management Dr. put me up to twice a day.

Only side effects I have noticed is nausea,but not every day.

Hope this helps you out...

Love and gentle hugs,
MaryKathryn

Aside from a little weight gain (which I manage with exercise) cymbalta has helped a good deal with my pain. Before I took cymbalta, I was in constant pain. It does work for some people, but like any treatment, it may not work for you.

Thanks, MaryKathryn...I'm so glad someone is getting good results with Cymbalta! I think you're on a relatively low dose, which may be the key to it working for me if I ever decide to try it.

Sixoftwenty, it gives me a lot of hope to hear that it has worked on your pain. I'm in pain 24/7 now and knowing I have options left to try...well...it helps a bit.

I have been on Cymbalta for 4 years and have had success with it. The first couple of weeks it made me tired but that went away. It has decreased my pain levels and improved my mood. I have heard the side effects are bad when going off but I have no plans to go off at this time. Just so you know, I take Lyrica in addition to it.

It did seem to help me "cope" with the depression. I had to stop after six months, and it was terrible to come off of. It didn't seem to help with any of my pain issues. I still have "twitches" that haven't left, and I've been off of it for several years. I'm sorry that you are struggeling so. I hope you find some relief.

Thank you...I've heard going off Cymbalta is one of the hardest things ever! My heart goes out to those who have had to deal with the withdrawal (especially if the drug brought no relief in the first place).

Like Pammyann, I am also on both Cymbslta and Lyrica with good results. I also, have no need to discontinue either medicine. I hope all of you get the results that I have been given.

Love and gentle hugs,
Mary Kathryn