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Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety?

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Hope78

06/30/2020 at 12:58 PM

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Hi I was looking into starting cymbalta for anxiety and was curious of how is it and if it’s worth a try or not.

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06/30/2020 at 6:33 PM

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@Hope78 Hi Hope78, thank you for opening this discussion. Let me tag some members who can possibly share their experiences with cymbalta with you!

Hi everyone, how are you today? emoticon cute Have you every been on cymbalta for anxiety or depression? Did it work for you? Did you have any side effects? Would you recommend it to Hope78? Feel free to share here!
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Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2020-06-30 18:33:18

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06/30/2020 at 9:12 PM

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I used it for awhile and it made me worse

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Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2020-06-30 21:12:38

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06/30/2020 at 10:01 PM

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I've never used it I take busiprone

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Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2020-06-30 22:01:27

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09/16/2020 at 10:44 PM

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I use it along with vistaril. The combination helps

Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2020-09-16 22:44:34

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I was given a script for it but I havent and dont plan on using it. I think the side effects far outweigh the benefits of this drug, and many like it. I am trying desperately to use mind over matter. Ours minds are much stronger than we think and we can control this. I've done it before, I'm hoping I can get a grip on me.

Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2020-09-17 19:02:41

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Yes. Cymbalta also helps with pain. I think it is a great med for depression and highly recommend.

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05/27/2021 at 9:02 AM

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I was on Cymbalta for almost 4 yrs, & the therapist I was seeing suggested I switch to Lexapro, along with Wellbutrin that I was already taking. I weaned off the Cymbalta very slowly as instructed, but went through horrific withdrawal symptoms- crying out of control, severely depressed, problems sleeping, the shakes, and wondering if this is what a drug addict feels when trying to get off drugs. I found a group online called “Cymbalta Hurts” & couldn’t believe how many people had become addicted & weren’t able to get off of it. It took me a good 6 months, and fortunately I didn’t have lingering side effects. Many others haven’t been so lucky.

Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2021-05-27 09:02:10

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07/27/2022 at 12:11 PM

I was for a short time along with another med. Things went well til I switched doctors and some how I was off of cymbalta and just on the other.

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03/13/2023 at 1:54 PM

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Hi @Hope78 @stephanieb73 @Marielilly @Kris78 @Maggy610 @#linds @Kylekitty

How are you doing today?

How has your situation been with Cymbalta? We have recently launched a feature where you can review your medication: https://member.carenity.us/medications

Leave your rating and let everyone know of your side effects.

Take care,

Polina from the Carenity team

Anyone use cymbalta for anxiety? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/depression-treatments-and-medicine/anyone-use-cymbalta-for-anxiety-2143 2023-03-13 13:54:01

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