This is honestly the worst drug anyone could ever take. I took 60mg of Duloxetine for over 5 years and had to come off it for surgery. I was initially prescribed it by a psychiatrist and left on it for so long because my GPs didn’t know what it was or what it did. Admittedly, it did the job and helped a lot with my depression and anxiety, but it wasn’t worth it for the withdrawal symptoms I suff...
issurslvd | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/19/2014
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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After years on Cymbalta the insurance company switched me to the Generic Duloxetine. After two weeks I am experiencing severe itching in addition to painful joints in my fingers. My question would be what else is in the generic because the generic is larger than Cymbalta ?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2014
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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recently went off Cymbalta for the generic duloxetine 60mg once a day. Ruined the taste of everything. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2014
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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Cymbalta worked great. Duloxetine seems less effective.
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maze916 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/18/2014
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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Works better than any other antidepressant drug I have taken and that has been many
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/7/2014
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 5.0
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My co-pay went from $60 per month to $600+++ for brand Cymbalta. The generic (recently available) is now $500+++. The only closely related drug is VENLAFAXINE. Does anyone have experience with a good substitute for Cymbalta? It worked wonderfully for me. Had to go to 90mg in 2013, but no harmful side effects.
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Pain recurred with generic | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/4/2014
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Cymbalta has worked great for me but I just got the generic. Depression is controlled but already hurting. Generic doesn't seem to be helping with pain like the Cymbalta did. Anybody else having this experience???
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Jo | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/15/2013
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/19/2012
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Most effective drug for relief of my 30 years of depression.Had to take .25mg xanax for a couple of weeks with meds .nice side effect is my arthritis pain of fingers totally gone!!!
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Dave | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/11/2012
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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I tried Cimbalta but found I had urinary retention which I do not have when taking Escelatopram. I have also got chronic pain of my lower back. I take Cellebrix to alleviate this when I need to. Cymbalta covered both of my problems regarding pain and depression.
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DULOXETINE | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/21/2012
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 2.0
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THIS MED IS MAKING ME FEEL LOW AND I CANNOT SLEEP
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Joe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/13/2011
Condition: Chronic Muscle or Bone Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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less side effects tne other Anti Dep. Much less Sexual side effects like Celexa Pain Meds of Opiates have been eleminated and now take Tramadol as a pIN MED or Prozac. Chronic Neck Fusion and Cervical Fusion pain reduced and
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cajunladyone | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/15/2011
Condition: Chronic Muscle or Bone Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used every narcotic and pain treatment there is and nothing helped my chronic spinal stenosis. I started on Cymbalta and I have not had pain in 4 years and can walk around like normal.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/12/2011
Condition: Diabetic Complication causing Injury to some Body Nerves
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/7/2011
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on several medications for Depression, but Cymbalta has worked for me. Some of the other drugs made me suicidal and just didn't work. Cymbalta has saved my life. I reviewed the Drug side effects and I am lucky to not have any problems with Cymbalta. This drug works great for me. i have been taking it now for 7 years.
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steve w | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/9/2010
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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taking 90mg daily has given me a sore mouth and throat but otherwise well and fully functioning,better than the 3 years on lithium
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beach bum | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/27/2010
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 3.3
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No change after over two months of use.
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ann | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/3/2010
Condition: Repeated Episodes of Anxiety
Overall rating 4.0
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is this a generic ?
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JessCO | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/20/2010
Condition: Major Depressive Disorder
Overall rating 2.0
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Had been on prozac for depression for 12 years, and after recent "episode" of severe depression finally was referred for psychiatric review. Was diagnosed as also having anxiety disorder. Duloxetine prescribed, 30mg initially increased to 60mg after 4 days. Have had nearly all listed side effects, although feeling almost 100% better mentally, am physically incapacitated by chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, uti symptoms, faintness, nausea, hot and cold sweats. Psych has reduced dose to 30mg till review in a few days to try another drug treatment. This one obviously doesnt agree with me physically, Im so disappointed! :( Desperate to feel better soon!Read More Read Less
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sandie | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/4/2010
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 3.7
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luluo1 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/1/2009
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
Overall rating 2.3
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i have been put on them for fibromyalgia and reynauds i dont know what they r to help me with my sleep is i think interrupted by them i am not sure but i cannot sleep any ideas would be great thanku
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