Posted by banga on December 17, 2004, at 18:35:36
In reply to Re: EPS from Cymbalta? » banga, posted by Mr.Scott on December 17, 2004, at 17:45:59
Yes, with the Cymbalta I at first naturally thought the jaw clenching, agitation and muscle tension were just increased anxiety. Especially since I was weaning off Lexapro as I got on Cymbalta, I just assumed it was withdrawal anxiety. But it persisted, and it would lessen if I decreased the Cymbalta. My former Pdoc didnt catch it; my new one did and informed me that it sounded more like akathisia and dystonia.
Now I am in a bind--I try to wean off that last 20mg of Cymbalta, and I get bad withdrawal--dizziness and brain zaps. I gave up and took 20mg last nigh and--yup, all agitated today. My body hates this drug.
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