Cymbalta with paxil
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SHe told me to keep taking Paxil for just a week which she perscribed me cymbalta for 30 mg for a week with the paxil then she has me on 60 mg of Cymbalta and she told me to stop taking Paxil when i start taking 60mg. So is she weaning me off the Paxil along with the Cymbalta? And is this safe for a week of taking cymbalta 30mg and Paxil 20mg for a week?
After seeing my doctor lately, she has decided to take me off my Cymbalta. I've been on it for 3 years with no change in my depression. What I'm wondering about are the withdrawals that I think I've been experiencing. The doctor also has put me on Paxil while weaning me off the Cymbalta. The symptoms I've had are mostly being very shaky; so much so that it's hard to hold a spoon because I'm shaking that badly. Is this normal and will it go away?
He had been taking valium for quite awhile with paxil. He stopped the paxil the day he started cymbalta. I am very concerned because he doesn't appear to be behaving in a normal way in spite of the meds. Since he was already used to taking the valum, I am concerned that the combo with cymbalta is the problem. Perhaps the dosage is too high? What should we do until we can get to the MD?
Everything I have read says this does not treat anxiety. I just started taking Zoloft because it does...so does Paxil, Lexapro and such. Maybe it will work..dunno?
I also, recently, have been experiencing the sweating of the face, head and neck. I take Paxil (40mg) once a day and at bed time along with a water pill, Hydrochlorothiazide (25mg). During the day if I exert myself, even the smallest amount, I'm wringing wet. Its disgusting! Unfortunately, it IS a side effect of the Paxil. I was on Effexor from 1987-2001.
I told him Im still very depressed/anxious something Ive suffered with for the past 16 years. I was on Paxil a long time ago and it did nothing for me. From what he said, this is nothing like Paxil but more like Effexor. Also said it might help with the lack of energy. So my question to everyone is...has anyone taken it. Successsfull? Hope every one is well.
Paxil and Effexor are the worst meds to be on. If you survived stopping Paxil, you can survive Cymbalta. But keep in mind that it can be stimulating and so can exacerbate anxiety unless you're real problem, and this is more often the case than most realize, is depression. Think it out, but don't be scared about it, just be educated about it. Are you working on non-medication help as well, such as therapy?
I am 38 years old and 5weeks prego with #3. I have been taking 30mg of cymbalta for the past two years. I don't see the doctor until January 14. Has anyone taken cymbalta while prego and is it safe???
Hey guys,
I plan to start Cymbalta (30mgs) tomorrow morning per my pdoc. I have had some very bad experiences with some of the other SSRI's (Zoloft, paxil, celexa, lexapro) as far as sleep/sexual/cognitive disturbances but I feel like some prescription help may (still) be warranted. I just wanted to see what anyone had to say regarding their experiences with this drug.
Thanks!
You would need to consider a different medication. I have personally experienced panic attacks with Effexor. I too take Cymbalta 30mg. As a nurse, I can tell you many antidepressants are trial and error. Some work better than others. I personally have tried all the SSRI and wound up with SSNRI to combat my panic attacks and major depression. I sure hope this helps and you feel better soon. Take one day at a time.
You know best, but CBT therapy will directly try to help you with those symptoms with relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, exercise, affirmations, and such. The mental part is harder to deal with than the physical part, actually, though neither is easy or guaranteed. But whatever you choose, I hope it helps.
Hey guys,
I plan to start Cymbalta (30mgs) tomorrow morning per my pdoc. I have had some very bad experiences with some of the other SSRI's (Zoloft, paxil, celexa, lexapro) as far as sleep/sexual/cognitive disturbances but I feel like some prescription help may (still) be warranted. I just wanted to see what anyone had to say regarding their experiences with this drug.
I was on paxil for almost 20 years for depression and panic. MD switched me to Cymbalta. He said it is possible for you to get used to meds after being on them long term. Is that true, cannot find much info. on that. The problem is the Cymbalta was better with my depression but seems to increase my anxiety and cause me excessive sweating, esp in social situations. Does the sweating sound like a common side effect for SNRI?
Then was diagnosed with fibromyalgia so Dr. put me on Cymbalta. It worked very well. After 2 years though it just stopped; we kept going up in dose to see if it would work but did not. So spent 6 months last year coming off Cymbalta (VERY difficult) So then the psychiatrist begins again this winter with me. Prozac (made me mean after 4 hours of taking and extremely panicky, stayed on for a week to be sure, husband said to come off!
I didnt take the Prozac today (Sat) and I am told to start the Cymbalta this Monday ( in 2 days)
I have had withdrawal problems b4 with quick weaning off of Paxil and dont want to experience Seratonin syndrome ,end up in the ER ect.. I am also on ritalin,Lamicital,Abilify,attenalol.... Should I do this quick transition to cymbalta? My Dr said we dont have time to do it slow.. I feel he is having me do something Reckless.
I have tried Paxil, Prozac and Cymbalta. Paxil stopped working. Prozac made me angry. Cymbalta really helped but made my eyes dilate.
Zoloft has always helped me in the past so I continue to stay on it.
I have been having vision problems but so far they can't find anything wrong with me. That is what is giving me the intense anxiety.
This is typical -- psychiatrists in general, and I've seen a lot over many years of this crap, are pretty lazy. I learned about it because the manufacturer of Cymbalta is seeking FDA approval for using the med for pain and the liver deaths have come out. This isn't unheard of -- tricyclics have for years been difficult for some and you have to get your liver tested regularly when you're on them, but they don't for Cymbalta.
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