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Cymbalta

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Lakewood, CO

I was on effexor for about 3 years ,since being diagnosed in addition was on mobic and neurontin.having been a nurse for 20 years am very casious about what Ned's I take.I have opportunity to start cymbalta,I havnt taken effexor for over 4 months but still take nobic 1 q day .would it be safe to start cymbalta?

August 6, 2015 (edited)
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I have had some improvement with cymbalta both pain and mental.....effexor was a terrible drug for me so bad it is list as an allergic reaction to it on all medical records....so I know for me cymbalta was a lot safer and works pretty good for me....if you have any depression associated with your fibro not uncommon I was told that I should not use savella by my rheumatologist

August 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have u tried sevella,ice been wondering if that might help ?

August 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Cymbalta caused a psychotic episode for me. I do not believe any antidepressants work for fibromyalgia. It is not a mental health disorder.

August 7, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

For me the gabapentin is suppose to help with that funny bone affect I get in my arms ,hands ,and legs.I take 3 at he and 1 in am,I'm not really sure if it helps guess I'm to afraid the feeling would be worse if I did stop taking it,in other words I continue to experience that several times a day for libg periods,worse in am upon waking

August 6, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I too take Gabapentin. Have no side effects and am on max dosage. Hope this helps. My son also takes it.

August 6, 2015

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