Cymbalta And Weight Gain (Page 2)

I gained 68 lbs while on Abilify. Now four years later my weight is still 30 lbs over my normal. I still have some depression and very severe anxiety so my doc wants me to try cymbalta 20mg once a day. I would rather be depressed than severely overweight. Anyone know if cymbalta tends to cause weight gain or loss?

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I will be starting back on cymbalta. I now take wellbutrin and I have taken these simultaneously in the past--- the reason is because cymbalta can cause sexual side effects and the wellbutrin counteracts it. Additionally, the cymbalta made me nauseated and no appetite for about a month- I lost about 10 lbs. initially but my body got used to it. It's a wonder-drug for fibromyalgia.

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Are you taking your Cymbalta in the A.M. Or P.M. ?

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On the first 6 months of cymbalta (for peripheral neuropathy) I lost maybe 10lbs without trying. I had no interest in eating-- the thought actually made me feel sick to my stomach. Again, I only actually lost 10lbs, but I looked super thin. I think it was because I seemed to have lost a lot of fat mass -- to the point where you could see my bones. Not cute. Then all of a sudden after the 6 month mark I gained a about 30 lbs-- more than I have ever weighed. After 1 year I had my doctor taken me off cymbalta and put me on my old medicine-- amitryptaline. I'm still overweight and it's harder to lose weight more than ever now. While cymbalta worked for the neuropathy, I never plan to take it again. The weight gain is not worth it. I have never beenthis heavy in my life!!!

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Been on Cymbalta for a year WITH Adderall combined, so no.... I have not gained weight. I have very severe nerve pain due to many broken bones from being crushed by a horse falling on top of me after he reared up and fell backwards....... the Adderall helps with a lifelong problem with ADD....BUT,,, doctors are now experimenting with low doses of it combined with pain management to get the benefits of the adrenaline which helps so so much when your in pain and you can hardly move or get out of bed....

Here's the MOST IMPORTANT THING though, your going to get a 50/50 mix about Cymbalta, what works for one is horrible for another...it depends on how badly you hurt or are depressed or whatever.......if your just willing to give it a try. Sometimes it's not the best idea to even research or ask questions about medications (other than with your doctor) because the mind is such a powerful thing. You can literally make or break something that might be great for you, if your mind has been thinking all across the board.

For me personally, I have been pain free since about after a month of starting it. It was the first time in five years that my pain management doctor didn't have to write refills for everything !!!!! And that was HUGE to me, also keep in mind there are side effects for EVERY SINGLE THING you take, your not going to get "something for nothing" as I like to put it.

From what I am understanding, you are going to use this medicine for depression and anxiety ?

After my accident I had panick attacks and very bad anxiety.....my doctor had me take Paxil, and I did really really well on that, "for me" the panick attacks stopped and my anxiety decreased, but I had to be willing to put some work in too..... learn to meditate, I take TaiChi, go walk or do a low impact workout, attend therapy, journal, it was and still is a REALLY tough work in progress. Unfortunately a pill alone isn't going to get the whole job done.... I look at it as, "I need my medications to help me get up, be able to walk,and leave my house ...so that I can implement the other things that are necessary in my recovery, and man.....not only does it suck sometimes, it's also really hard.

Sharon, what have you got to lose by trying it for a week or two and seeing how you do ? Remain positive and open minded, very important to (at the same time) taper down on one med and taper up on the other !!!!!!

I can't stress the importance of that enough. I am no medical doctor by any means BUT...I do know that I have lived through multiple medicine changes in my life and my doctors probably HAVE NOT taken or tried a good percentage of the medicines I have....so when the doctors try to tell me, " Oh, just stop this and take this." Or whatever,,,,,,I'm like "Whoa" lets go slow and taper both , and I've never gone wrong with myself. But, you have to know yourself well also and what you think is going to be best for you. The doctors are there to suggest....you are the one making the ultimate decisions.....being a big advocate in your own healthcare.....discuss something like Paxil...or why Cymbalta and not Effexor ? Ask those questions to get a better idea why the doctor recommended this particular medicine for you ?
I'm so sorry that your anxiety is bad, I don't know which is worse....sad or scared...and then to feel both is just tough. I've been there and may one day be there again ? Who knows, right ? It's a day to day process, for us complicated humans ??

My prayers are with you.......

Please try to pull some bit of positivity out of the deepest place it may be....take a chance,ask lots of questions to your doctor....don't let them rush you !!!

Ahhhhhhh, it's a hard road to walk,,,,,but...when you happen to find the right combo ( and it may only work for a year or two) when you do find the right thing,,,,you get your life back for the time it lasts ....and that feels good.??

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Re: thistlelips (# 6)

I gained 60 pounds on Cymbalata. I tapered off it but I am not losing weight. Not sure what to do

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Re: Amy (# 14)

Try taking it in the mornings !? Good luck . Im having to stop taking it because insurance won’t pay anymore and all i do all day n night is cry my eyes out !! Can’t stop and not even sure if i kniw why ? Just so sad ! I loved cymbalta !!

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Re: Dawn (# 9)

Horrible withdrawals! Can take some people as long as a year to get off this horrible drug. I’ve been taking it for a long time, every time I try to stop , no matter how slowly, I feel like I’m doing acid or visual problems. Dizziness, nausea, depression, anxiety, insomnia, suicidal thoughts. It’s horrible. Good luck! Marilyn

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hi been on cymbals for 8 years have had night time aura pins and needles through my body also have a heavy feeling through my body and face twitching.It last for 5 min or so usually happens early in the morning would love to here from anyone else having this.Doctors are trying to work out what it maybe have had CT MRI EEG blood test nothing been found.the were think silent migraines.thanks for any help Vicki.

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I was on cymbalta years ago! Gained some weight. Always consult with your doctor!! I drink green tea for weight loss/ control. For me, i drink a green tea w/ blueberry acai, once a week! If i want sweetner in it i use organic honey- local! Read your labels for safety sake! Good luck!

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