Posted by dmlvt on August 13, 2008, at 9:12:17
In reply to Re: Asendin to replace Cymbalta? » dmlvt, posted by SLS on August 13, 2008, at 8:56:42
I think my doctor may have mistyped in his message to me. I think the dopamine effect he is referring to is probably from the Wellbutrin I take, not from Cymbalta. I wrote my last message based on his, but I think he had made a mistake.
I think he chose it based on a sample of one - a single woman who saw sexual side effects disappear when using it, plus the fact that TCAs do act in the same areas as Cymbalta.
I'm a guy though, so I'm not sure why I should see the same effects that a female patient saw.
I remain skeptical and may have to talk to the doc some more. Or perhaps, I should return to my p-doc rather than my PCP for help in this area. I transferred my care to my PCP two years ago, after things really seemed stable from a mental perspective.
I have endured these side effects for years, thinking that my mental health and my ability to be a good husband and father was more important than the inconvenience to me. Now that I've been relatively stable for 3 years and completely stable for 2, I wanted to go after the one lingering problem I've had with these meds.
The first attempted change - drop Cymbalta and double Wellbutrin was my idea. Even with a slow taper from Cymbalta, I could feel myself becoming depressed again. So, this was the doctor's next suggestion.
Again, thank you for the responses. It's been a while since I've been here and it's nice to know that there are still people out here willing to help others.
dml
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