Switching From Fluoxetine To Duloxetine (appetite And Weight Issues)
Fluoxetine not working well been on it 13 weeks tired all the time. Motivation minus a hundred and thoughts of wanting to die are more often than ever
Saw specialist thinks Duloxetine would be good for me anyone tried it? Lost all my appetite on fluoxetine but was glad needed to lose grieving weight and now worried new pill will make me want to eat!
Depression :: Coming Off Venlafaxine - Weight Gain
3 weeks off ven and gaining weight by the day despite the fact that I have stopped eating rubbish for the last 4 weeks. I have read that you normally lose weight when you come off antidepressants so I'm confused to say the least. Has anyone else had the same experience?
View 4 RepliesVenlafaxine :: Heart Problems And Weight Gain?
I heard it can cause heart problems and i have put on two stone since being on it. so i'm thinking of coming off it but am scared to death after all iv'e read..what are these 'head zaps' it sounds horrendous.
View 11 RepliesDuloxetine (Cymbalta) For Pain ? Or Antidepressant?
First of all I am not diabetic but I do need help on the above tablet Duloxetine (Cymbalta) which I believe is given to diabetics for pain relief (or so my doc tells me). I have Cervical spondylosis which gives me extreme pain and for which I take 30 tabs daily plus Morphine and liquid Morphine. Doc has prescribed Duloxetine which is an antidepressant but which I believe also helps pain. Can anyone on this site who is diabetic tell me about Duloxetine or have they taken it and has it helped with pain? I am afraid to start taking it as it does not have good reviews and is used mainly as an antidepressant. There appear to be too many side effects, some of which I have already from morphine and it appears to be difficult to come off. If anyone can comment and help me with this I would be really grateful. I suffer chronic pain 24/7 and my meds at the moment are having little effect on controlling the pain. They just keep increasing morphine dose which I am a little afraid of. Does Duloxetine really work in controlling pain?
View 11 RepliesCymbalta To Generic Duloxetine - Crashed
I have been recently changed from Cymbalta to generic duloxetine. Whilst on Cymbalta, I was able to cut down from 120 mgs daily to 90 mgs daily.
Now I have had to go back to 120 mgs as I have a terrible depressive crash very close to 3 pm every day. I have always taken my full dose in one dose in the morning. Now I am splitting it to avoid the 3 pm crash. I asked my psychiatrist for Cymbalta specifically as in the US it is prescribed for fibromyalgia which I also have. I had seemed to be improving on that front too and was hoping to get back to part time work but I have been more or less bedridden for the last two weeks. Anybody else had problems with the switch over?
Cymbalta (Duloxetine) :: Severe Hand Tremors
Has anyone had this happen? I had gone up from the 20mg dose to the 40mg dose and was doing better. Less depression and the goal was to ease my fibro pain (I currently take Gabapentin and Tramadol) and eventually stop taking Tramadol. I suddenly started shaking. I had muscle jumps (can't think of another way to describe it) in my legs and I literally shook so bad I couldn't turn pages on my Kindle without trying a few times. It was disturbing.
The doctor called me back said to go back to the 20mb dose. I continued to shake...but it lessened. I am now going off it by taking it every other day (20mb) and can't get the Dr. to return my call.
I have tried all the Fibro drugs. Lyrica didn't work. Savella caused bad rapid h/b. Effexor caused muscle jumps in my legs too (but not hand shaking).
If I continued to take it would the hand tremors go away? No one can answer that. Pain is worse since I have eased off so it was actually working. I want to continue if it will lesson, but I don't know if it will.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome :: Cymbalta/Duloxetine For Pain Not Depression
I had a very successful pain clinic appointment yesterday, by successful I mean i saw a Dr who wasn't a complete arrogant idiot, he was very nice and tried to think out of the box a little. I asked him for lidocaine patches and although he said he did not think they would work because of the pain being deep he was willing for me to try them, he couldn't prescribe them so he's written to my GP, he also suggested capsaicin cream and finally he thinks i should try cymbalta/duloxetine. I explained that id tried various anticonvulsants and hated them due to side effects and that i was not depressed (i probably should be) but i'm not, i get angry more than sad for the chronic situation but i don't feel hopeless and apart from super hellish days i cope fairly well.
The thing is my little boy is my world, i'm so concerned taking an antidepressant when i don't feel depressed will kick off depression, especially if they don't work and i come off. I used to suffer with depression when i was younger and i know how horrible it is and when your i was in that cycle nothing or no one mattered anymore so i'm concerned as i'd rather continue to live in daily pain knowing my son is getting the "real" me than be on any meds that might change how i feel or how i am towards him.
Does anyone have experience with these specific meds? Especially taking them for just pain and not depression?
Severe Rage - Switching From Sertraline To Duloxetine!
I recently asked advice as changed to duloxetine from sertraline. I am experiencing severe RAGE since changing my medication and don't know what to do about this! Have any of you suffered with severe rage, I have tried many antidepressants over the years but have not experienced anything like this! Feeling really upset and desperate now, also has done nothing to help with my depression in fact it is worse than ever.
View 6 RepliesFrom Duloxetine To Venlafaxine - Sick And Upset Tummy
I've just started on venlafaxine slow release tablets swapping over from duloxetine. I feel sooooooo sick and have a very upset stomach (tmi sorry) is the normal and how long does it last for?
View 3 RepliesSwitching To Citalopram After 4 Years Of Venlafaxine
I have been on venlafaxine 225 for 4 years now and I am currently coming of it slowly every month down by 37.5mg, I am now on 75 mg and feeling so awful with all the normal symptoms.
Can anyone advise me as to which antidepressant to go on next as unfortunately I can not be without one and can I start taking it alongside the 37.5 which I am about to go on.
I was thinking of trying Citalopram which my son is on.
Anxiety :: Switching From Escitalopram To Venlafaxine - Feedback?
My doc is switching me from escitalopram to venlafaxine.
View 3 RepliesWeight Gain On Prednisone - Just Water Weight?
All I have eaten while on the 40mg pill for five days is fruits, veggies, lean protein, and whole grains. I've drank lots of green tea and water.
View 1 Replies22 And I Wish To Gain Weight
I'm 22 years of age and I wish to gain weight. Please assist me on what to do.
View 6 RepliesLow Weight Gain During Pregnancy?
Anyone else have low weight gain with their pregnancy? Did dr show any concern, and was baby alright
View 7 RepliesCarbimazole :: Weight Gain
I have today been diagnosed for the 2nd time with an overactive thyroid.
The first was about 6 years ago and I was put on 25mg of Carbimazole a day. Unfortunately my weight went from a 12 1/2S to 16st once I started the tablets. I took the decision to stop them as I suffered from some of the side effects and my white blood cells were being affected. Since stopping the tablets my weight has gone down (from 16st to 9st) and people say I look great.
I have been told today that I should restart the tablets as my T4 is now instead of the norm of 10 to 25 gone up to 70. I am worried that if I start the tablets my weight will go up very quickly. I have all the symptoms, shaking hands, lump in the throat, can't stand heat etc.
Having been in this situation before I am very worried and not sure what to do even thought I have told my doc my concerns re weight gain.
Pregabalin :: Weight Gain?
Does anyone else feel they are putting weight on? I have only been on it for a couple of weeks but feel bloated and as if I am putting weight on fast.
View 2 RepliesSertraline :: Weight Gain?
So I have been on 25mg of sertraline for a little over a month now and my dr just upped my dose to 50mg. Opinions on weight gain would be appreciated. A few years back I was on celexa and gained over 30 pounds (i've lost most of it now but it took forever and I do not want to get that heavy again)
View 4 RepliesTibolone :: Weight Gain
Has anyone got any information about weight gain and tibolone? Just been prescribed it but am a little scared about side effects.
View 2 RepliesGabapentin :: Weight Gain
I've put on soooo much since starting it and it's really getting me down, has anyone else experienced this and how can I loose weight if I'm still on it?? is there a similar drug people have found better!
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