Posted by llrrrpp on May 12, 2006, at 10:02:31
In reply to Re: Is anybody on Cymbalta?, posted by honeybee on May 12, 2006, at 9:01:26
I started cymbalta 10 days ago. It's for major depression (with a side of anxiety). I have never taken any other medications. The first week I took 30 mg, for the last few days I'm taking 60 mg. I take it at bedtime.
the first 2 days I had really bad insomnia- very nervous twitchy insomnia. I felt hot and cold and hot and cold all night long. the 3rd day I had a bad headache for 14 hours. During the day, I noticed an increase in anxiety, and my startle response was pretty exaggerated. I also noticed that I felt kind of dizzy and intoxicated, in a fun way. I felt a little better during the day, but often I would crash and need a nap in the late afternoon, because I couldn't take any more of life. These side effects have gone away, except for the crashing part. I don't think the anti-depressant effects have kicked in yet. I still feel really down. I've also been really constipated (sorry!) and fiber doesn't really seem to make any difference.
pdoc gave me 25 mg of seroquel for the insomnia (see the post above yours)
My T says I look much better this week than last, though. I also notice that my psychomotor slowing is much improved. Now I walk around at the speed of a 50-year-old, not an 80-year-old. (I'm in my 20's)
I don't feel much better, moodwise or motivation-wise. I hope you find something that works for you :)
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