Posted by karaS on October 9, 2004, at 19:47:15
In reply to Re: Cymbalta side effects - stick it out?, posted by verne on October 9, 2004, at 0:37:12
> After 21 days at varying doses of cymbalta, I've been trying just 20mgs per day to ease the sexual dysfunction. But at the lower dose for a couple days, I experienced intense hunger and overate this evening for the first time in weeks.
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> I've lost over 4 pounds in two weeks - exercise and diet unchanged - while taking cymbalta at 30-60mgs per day. At 20mgs per day the sexual problems improve but I will probably gain weight - or at least not lose any. Quite the dilemna.
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> I think I'll choose the weight loss and go back up to at least 40mgs per day, saying goodbye to the gnawing hunger pains and constant snack attacks.
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> verneVerne,
I think I remember you saying that your reason for decreasing was the sexual side effects of Cymbalta. Have you tried adding anything in to deal with that like Ginkgo, Viagra, or that other medication I can't think of that so many people have found success with?Since you said that this was the only antidepressant that has worked for you, I would hate for you to either give up on it or live with the side effect problems.
Kara
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