increased alcohol use on cymbalta weight loss

can really emphasize with what your taking about as find that i have to really be careful with the drink myself as now on max dose of venlafaxine which is i think extremely sensitive to alcohol as cannot drink beer at all, which i think is quite unfair as come accross a right prude.

I suffer from OCD and have tried numerous serotonin meds, all of which I have had extreme side effects. My doctor put me on Cymbalta, but I have notices increased weight gain. I recently lost quite a bit of weight and no have put back on 15 lbs. She has suggested I try Luvox, but don't know if I should or not. I worked so hard to lose this weight and don't want to gain any more. I am at a loss of what decision to make.

Hepatitis by definition means "inflammation " and yes the use of the above drug was flagged for possible problems.(below). This is a Hepatitis C forum however and taking this drug and/or any other drug will not cause you to have the HCV as it is a blood transmitted virus.. Best.. Will The FDA and Eli Lilly and Co. have broadened a warning about possible liver problems with Cymbalta, a drug used to treat depression and pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Both eliminating alcohol and adding stress can impact weight loss. It sounds like things are a bit more stable now. Concentrate on maintaining adequate hydration and take good care of yourself!

I would consider the Cymbalta, but I have only been on that a year and a half. The weight was already an issue and has not increased or changed at all since starting the cymbalta. I am very frustrated.

Because it is possible that Cymbalta/duloxetine and alcohol may interact to cause liver injury or that Cymbalta/duloxetine may aggravate pre-existing liver disease, Cymbalta should not be prescribed to patients with substantial alcohol use or evidence of chronic liver disease." "Then this year they started me Effixer..." Effexor is known to increase the risk of bleeding. If you have cirrhosis and portal hypertension you are already at an increased risk for bleeding.

It was almost 18 months ago, but I want to say that I did gain a little, but nothing hugely significant.

Hi Trudie, Topamax is a drug for Epilepsy! Epilepsy is created by over active Brain cells! Fibromyalgia is created by over active nerves! Therefore some Epilepsy medications are prescribed for Fibromyalgia as they work in the same way in which to calm the nerves. My Fiance' has been prescribed Savella, Lyrica & Cymbalta and found the side affects worse than the pain, many members on this site state the same about the side affects of the 3 drugs.

On Cymbalta long time, no effect on my weight. Hope your Doc chooses a medication that suits your symptoms though. But yes Cymbalta on and off for five years and no problem, same weight. I dont weigh myself often am fairly active and have never dieted or watched what i eat.

What if you control your food intake do you still gain weight. I am on cymbalta and I am never hungry but it is giving me other bad side effects so I am afraid the doctor is going to change it and all the other options I have read about all say weight gain. I also have an eatting disorder and for me weight GAIN is not an option.

I have experience tremendous hair loss from Cymbalta. Has anyone else? It is very scary!

I called my doctor today and the nurse told me the reason for the 150 mg was that my family doctor wanted to help me with extra weight loss and thought this might do the trick. I asked about Cymbalta as I am taking 60 mg and he increased it to 120 mg, sort of nervous about this as it is designed at high doses for people with pain. That isn't me. We will see. The endocrinologist indicated my doctor had me in hyperthyroidism.

The sensation lasts for about 2 minutes then gradually relieves my asthma on the whole. i Use a 250/50 Diskus. Also today i had a slight aspiration issue from what i believe to be GERD related but not yet diagnosed. acid keeps washing into my esophagus and twice today it got into the lungs and now i have a non stop sensation that my lungs are hot and irritated! I am officially laying off the hot wings! It's not the first time i have had this type of hot sensation in my lungs.

Namaste, Clinical studies of Cymbalta have shown that up to 11 percent of people taking Cymbalta reported a loss of appetite, and up to 2 percent of people reported weight loss. On average, people lost about one to three pounds while taking Cymbalta.

WEDNESDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Mice given the weight-loss drug rimonabant became resistant to alcohol's fat-building effects in the liver, which suggests the medication may help fight alcoholic fatty liver in humans, says a U.S. study. Alcoholism is the leading cause of liver disease in Western societies, according to background information in the study.

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Hi, I have been on 25 mg. of Zoloft for one week, then 50 for about 6 days. Because of the bad side effects - increased anxiety, sleeplessness, chest pressure/pain, feeling of disconnectedness, loss of weight, I was told I could just quit cold turkey. Is that a good idea? I've only been on the med for 13 days. I'm reading scary stuff about weaning off the drug. My doc also wants to prescribe Cymbalta, but I'm afraid to take anything else....

Hello, It can be due to fluid retention, alcohol and tobacco use, allergies or loss of muscle mass due to weight loss/ ageing. Get it checked from a dermatologist and botox shots and plastic surgery are the main treatment options. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.

I too would like to add aother medication to the list of antidepressants. I use Cymbalta or would it fit into a different category like jen's?

Since finding out about the gallstones and the kidney stones I find that I am losing weight. I don't, however, eat the same things I use to eat but I am not trying to lose weight. Sometimes I remain the same weight for a few days and then I drop a few pounds. My blood work has not indicated any thyroid or other problem. I am getting a little worried expecially since I have been told that I may lose a few pounds after surgery. What could possibly be going on?

It sounds like, as you lose the weight, you are bumping into some of the emotional reasons you had for gaining it. It sounds kind of like you think somehow you will starve or shortchange yourself or not be protected, if you get rid of the weight. But fear is not fact, and the weight is excess weight, not necessary for your body and in fact somewhat dangerous during pregnancy especially. When I was in my ninth month I had gained 35 lbs. and was 160 lbs.

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