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| Cymbalta |
26 Apr |

Anti-Depressant #6 for me
Cymbalta is used to treat major depression–a disorder marked by continuing, serious, and overwhelming feelings of depression that interfere with daily functioning. Symptoms may include major changes in appetite or sleep habits; lack of interest in social or work life; feelings of sadness, guilt, or worthlessness; fatigue; difficulty concentrating or making decisions; and suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide.
Cymbalta is also used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a painful nerve disorder associated with diabetes that affects the hands, legs, and feet.
Cymbalta is thought to work by correcting an imbalance of two brain chemicals known to influence mood–serotonin and norepinephrine. It belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Side effects may include:
- nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- restlessness, overactive reflexes, hallucinations, loss of coordination, fainting, coma; or
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and fast heartbeat.
- constipation;
- drowsiness, dizziness, headache;
- sleep problems (insomnia);
- weight changes;
- feeling anxious or nervous, increased sweating;
- sore throat; or
- decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
Cymbalta can also cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions.
(my doctor told me that the most common side effect is vomiting)

If this doesn’t work then I have 1 more option: Prozac. Or I have to get into a different class of drugs.
Hope this works.
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December 21st, 2007 at 10:17 am
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