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Cymbalta

Duloxetine Hydrochloride

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7.1  Side Effects
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The generic name of this medication is duloxetine and brand name is Cymbalta.
The active ingredients of this medication are Duloxetine, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor and Antidepressant.
Cymbalta is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.
Mainly used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder.
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Cymbalta 4.16 5.01 5.57 49 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Cymbalta, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 8% 26.4% 47.2% 11.2% 7.2%
Balance/Equilibrium 5.7% 20.3% 62.6% 6.5% 4.9%
Blood Pressure 5.7% 13.1% 73.8% 6.6% 0.8%
Breathing 1.7% 9.1% 78.5% 9.9% 0.8%
Confidence 12.4% 10.9% 35.7% 27.1% 14%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.2% 18.4% 54.4% 15.2% 4.8%
Digestion 11.9% 18.6% 62.7% 5.1% 1.7%
Emotional Well-being 17.9% 17.9% 12.7% 29.9% 21.6%
Energy 18.3% 26.7% 19.8% 26% 9.2%
Eyesight 5.7% 18.9% 68% 4.9% 2.5%
Memory 13.7% 19.4% 44.4% 10.5% 12.1%
Mental Clarity 18.3% 18.3% 26.2% 24.6% 12.7%
Pain 5.7% 12.3% 59.8% 18% 4.1%
Patience 14.3% 15.9% 27% 31% 11.9%
Sexual Health 18.9% 15% 49.6% 12.6% 3.9%
Skin Complexion 5.1% 12% 81.2% 1.7% 0%
Sleep 12% 28.6% 27.8% 25.6% 6%
Stress Level 12.8% 16% 28.8% 25.6% 16.8%
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Commonly Reported Cymbalta Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 67.9% 17% 7.5% 7.5% 0%
Allergic Reaction 90.3% 2.7% 4.4% 1.8% 0.9%
Anxiety 51.4% 20.2% 16.5% 6.4% 5.5%
Appetite Loss 50% 21.4% 28.6% 0% 0%
Bleeding 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 57.6% 24.2% 3% 12.1% 3%
Breathing Difficulties 87.5% 3.1% 9.4% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 47.9% 7.6% 19.3% 10.9% 14.3%
Change in Weight 45% 20% 15% 15% 5%
Cold Symptoms 84.4% 3.1% 6.2% 3.1% 3.1%
Confusion 63.6% 15.2% 9.1% 9.1% 3%
Constipation 42.7% 16.9% 19.1% 11.2% 10.1%
Depression 50% 17.6% 11.8% 14.7% 5.9%
Diarrhea 85.3% 3.4% 6% 1.7% 3.4%
Difficulty Urinating 81.1% 6.8% 5.4% 6.8% 0%
Dizziness 49.6% 21.1% 12.2% 10.6% 6.5%
Drowsiness 41.5% 24.6% 12.3% 10.8% 10.8%
Dry Mouth 36.6% 27.6% 19.5% 10.6% 5.7%
Erectile Dysfunction 92.1% 4.8% 1.6% 1.6% 0%
Fatigue 42.1% 13.5% 16.7% 13.5% 14.3%
Fever 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Gas 78.1% 15.6% 3.1% 0% 3.1%
Headache 48% 20.3% 17.1% 4.1% 10.6%
High Blood Pressure 69.2% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 15.4%
Insomnia 46.7% 13.9% 17.2% 11.5% 10.7%
Irregular Heartbeat 75.8% 12.1% 3% 9.1% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 54.7% 13.7% 12.6% 6.3% 12.6%
Mood Swings 66.7% 12.1% 6.1% 3% 12.1%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 12.1% 12.1% 6.1% 3%
Nausea 61.2% 19.4% 7.8% 5.8% 5.8%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 63.5% 14.3% 14.3% 6.3% 1.6%
Sensitivity to Light 72.7% 12.1% 3% 9.1% 3%
Sexual Dysfunction 66.2% 8.1% 8.1% 9.5% 8.1%
Stomach Ache 75.8% 9.1% 3% 6.1% 6.1%
Sweating 36.8% 18.4% 13.2% 15.8% 15.8%
Swelling 78.6% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 7.1%
Tremors 66.7% 13.3% 20% 0% 0%
Vomiting 73.3% 6.7% 13.3% 0% 6.7%
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Less Commonly Reported Cymbalta Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 65.4% 11.5% 3.8% 7.7% 11.5%
Alcohol cravings 84.2% 6.3% 3.2% 3.2% 3.2%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 58.3% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3% 16.7%
Anxiety 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 63.9% 12.5% 16.7% 1.4% 5.6%
Change in Sex Drive 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3%
Change in Weight 42.2% 19.3% 19.3% 8.4% 10.8%
Confusion 52.6% 0% 21.1% 10.5% 15.8%
Coordination / Balance Problems 57.1% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8% 14.3%
Cough 85.7% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 0%
Depression 63.2% 10.5% 0% 5.3% 21.1%
Disorientation 60% 12% 12% 8% 8%
Double Vision 70.6% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 17.6%
Elevated Cholesterol Level 92.9% 0% 7.1% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 44.4% 14.8% 11.1% 14.8% 14.8%
Fainting 86.4% 0% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 68% 12% 0% 4% 16%
Gas 66.7% 8.3% 25% 0% 0%
Hallucinations 73.3% 6.7% 10% 3.3% 6.7%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 62.5% 16.7% 0% 4.2% 16.7%
Increased Depression 68.9% 12.2% 9.5% 6.8% 2.7%
Increased Urination 83.3% 0% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Indigestion 75% 8.3% 0% 8.3% 8.3%
Irritability / Impatience 58.3% 16.7% 25% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 97.4% 2.6% 0% 0% 0%
Mouth Sores 71.4% 7.1% 21.4% 0% 0%
Nausea 50% 27.8% 0% 0% 22.2%
Rapid Heartbeat 66.7% 8.3% 25% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 63.5% 5.8% 11.5% 9.6% 9.6%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Seizures 97.4% 0% 2.6% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 60% 30% 10% 0% 0%
Slow Reflexes 68% 12% 8% 0% 12%
Slurred Speech 78.3% 8.7% 4.3% 0% 8.7%
Suicidal Tendencies 74.2% 6.7% 7.9% 4.5% 6.7%
Sweating 0% 20% 20% 20% 40%
Tremors 42.1% 10.5% 21.1% 10.5% 15.8%
Ulcer 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Vertigo 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Episodes since taking Cymbalta
Since taking Cymbalta Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.8%
Blindness 0.6%
Fall 6.7%
Hallucination 2.8%
Hospitalization 7.8%
Seizure 1.7%
Stroke 0.6%
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09 May 2013 Cymbalta is a wonder drug! I wish I could shake the hand of the guy who created it! it has chanded my life and probley saved it! I was a major alcoholic for years , I treated my anziety disorder with alcohol which was killing me, once I went to my Doctor because I was feeling very sick with nausea turned out some of my liver functions were no longer wanting to do their job, on another ocassion I was hospilized because I was drunk for 2 weeks and when I was coming down I was shaking like a Turkey the day before Thanks Giving. If you are a person who has an anziety disorder or has panic attacks I highly recommend Cimbalta it has given me my life back !! I take 60 mils once a day only side effects I get #1 I sweat more then I use to # 2 I usually get severe nausea for about 2-3 mins a day then it goes away # 3 I last longer in the sack before having an orgasm now "no complains from me or my girlfriend"! sex has improved! Thank you Cimbalta!!
   —Posted by Saved from the darkness
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20 Apr 2013 This drug is very dangerous my doctor switched me from pristiq , after a month I lost control of my life, resulting in me having an affair and loosing my job of 15 years. I began having chronic diarreaha that went undiagnosed for eight weeks at a loss I was changed back to pristiq and the condition disappeared, along with my erratic behavior, unfortunately it was too late, to correct all the damage done to my marriage and career. I am just now after three months starting to feel better. Please be careful if you are given this drug, my doctor did not even recognize the side effects.
   —Posted by Cyndi
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28 Mar 2013 I have tried several times to get off this medication. It is next to impossible to do. I finally weaned myself off after several months of reducing the dosage. I cried every day for no reason and had so much anxiety that I gave in after talking to my Dr. I started it again. It gave me severe muscle tightness in my neck that I was going to physical therapy for - until I saw a commercial on tv that said this was a side effect. I now just lower the dosage enough to get the muscle stiffness to stop. This stuff is brutal!
   —Posted by cindy
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24 Jan 2013 My doctor started me on Cymbalta this past summer for fibermyalgia. I came down with a severe sinus infection after taking it for a few months. I took a seven day course of antibiotics. Within a few days of completing the course of antibiotics, the sinus infection came back worse than before. I took a second around of antibiotics and the same thing happened after the full course of meds had been completed. Next was a ten day course of an antibiotic that you put in your nose. It cleared up the infection but it was back within a week. Next was a visit to the ER because I felt like I was dying. Sinus infection was back with a vengance with the addition of bronchitus. I was given a seven day course of antibiotics that was a stronger daily dosage than previously prescribed. I stopped taking Cymbalta at this point because this was the only new thing. Two days after finishing the 2000 mg of Keflex for seven days, I was sicker than before. I had to go back to the ER and have been put on an even stronger antibiotic. My white blood cell count was triple what it should have been with a fever of 103. This was just two days after taking the last dose of 2000 mg of Keflex. I have not had a sinus infection in over eight years since I became unable to work. The fumes from the dyes in carpet samples and furniture fabrics was more irritating to my sinuses than I had realized. Frankly I am too sick with the sinus infection and bronchitus to tell if I am having withdrawal symptoms from stopping Cymbalta. How long is it going to take for this drug to get completely out of my system? I am so tired of being sick with the infections. Don't bother telling me about using a neti pot or NeilMed because I have used them and it still has not helped.
   —Posted by TexasBlonde
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03 May 2013 OMG,,THIS SOUNDS LIKE ME,,I AM SO SICK AND NO ANTIBIOTICS ARE WORKING,,,I HAVE HAD A HEADACHE FOR THREE YEARS AND THE SINUS IS A MESS WITH TWO DIFFERENT BACTERIA INFECTIONS,,I'M SO TIRED OF POPPING PILLS,,,NOW THEY SAY I HAVE CUSHINGS,,,WOW,,,LET'S ADD ANOTHER PILL,,I'M ALREADY TAKING HALF OF THE DRUG STORE,,,BUT IT ALL STARTED WITH RA AND FIBRO,,THEN CYMBALTA AND THEN SINUS THAT HASN'T GONE AWAY FOR THREE YEARS
   —Posted by Anonymous
26 Aug 2012 I tried once to get off of it, the anxiety, drepession, and overall not feeling good. I was ready to sign myself into a hospital. I've recently have had feelings of increased anxiety and some depression, my doseage has been increased to 120 mg/day. I see my doctor in 2 weeks to see how I am responding .
   —Posted by Anonymous
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