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Dosulepin Hydrochloride 8 6.96 3.89 1 Rate it
Mirtazapine 8 7.87 4.05 1 Rate it
Cymbalta 5.2 5.93 5.43 20 Rate it
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Effectiveness of Cymbalta by Condition
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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 18.2% 31.8% 22.7% 27.3% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 10% 50% 30% 5% 5%
Blood Pressure 26.3% 21.1% 47.4% 5.3% 0%
Breathing 5.6% 11.1% 50% 27.8% 5.6%
Confidence 11.5% 3.8% 19.2% 38.5% 26.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills 18.2% 18.2% 27.3% 27.3% 9.1%
Digestion 13.3% 33.3% 53.3% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 12.9% 12.9% 3.2% 32.3% 38.7%
Energy Level 21.4% 25% 10.7% 32.1% 10.7%
Eyesight 15.8% 42.1% 36.8% 5.3% 0%
Memory 28.6% 23.8% 19% 4.8% 23.8%
Mental Clarity 21.7% 21.7% 8.7% 21.7% 26.1%
Patience 21.7% 13% 13% 39.1% 13%
Quality of Sleep 13.3% 23.3% 13.3% 46.7% 3.3%
Sensitivity to Pain 5.3% 5.3% 36.8% 52.6% 0%
Sexual Health 29.2% 20.8% 20.8% 25% 4.2%
Skin Complexion 14.3% 14.3% 71.4% 0% 0%
Stress Level 13.6% 9.1% 13.6% 22.7% 40.9%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 70% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Abnormal Heart Rythm 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Allergic Reaction 83.3% 0% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Anxiety 36.8% 26.3% 10.5% 10.5% 15.8%
Appetite Loss 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 16.7% 22.2% 22.2% 16.7% 22.2%
Confusion 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Constipation 21.1% 31.6% 31.6% 10.5% 5.3%
Depression 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Diarrhea 71.4% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 14.3%
Difficulty Urinating 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Dizziness 19% 33.3% 19% 4.8% 23.8%
Drowsiness 14.3% 0% 0% 42.9% 42.9%
Dry Mouth 27.3% 36.4% 13.6% 13.6% 9.1%
Fatigue 25% 16.7% 12.5% 25% 20.8%
Headache 23.8% 14.3% 28.6% 14.3% 19%
High Blood Pressure 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Insomnia 28.6% 14.3% 19% 23.8% 14.3%
Irritability / Impatience 0% 37.5% 12.5% 0% 50%
Mood Swings 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Muscle Cramping 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Nausea 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Sensitivity to Light 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Stomach Ache 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sweating 0% 40% 20% 40% 0%
Vomiting 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 0% 33.3% 0% 16.7% 50%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 0% 0% 0% 25% 75%
Blurred Vision 57.1% 14.3% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1%
Change in Libido / Sex Drive 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3%
Change in Weight 21.1% 26.3% 31.6% 10.5% 10.5%
Confusion 0% 0% 25% 25% 50%
Coordination / Balance Problems 0% 50% 16.7% 0% 33.3%
Depression 0% 0% 0% 25% 75%
Disorientation 0% 40% 20% 20% 20%
Double Vision 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Energy Loss 0% 28.6% 14.3% 28.6% 28.6%
Fainting 0% 0% 0% 50% 50%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 0% 20% 0% 0% 80%
Gas 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Hallucinations 25% 0% 0% 25% 50%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Increased Depression 70% 10% 20% 0% 0%
Indigestion 0% 50% 0% 25% 25%
Irritability / Impatience 54.5% 18.2% 27.3% 0% 0%
Nausea 47.1% 29.4% 0% 0% 23.5%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 55.6% 33.3% 11.1% 0% 0%
Slow Reflexes 0% 60% 0% 0% 40%
Slurred Speech 0% 50% 0% 0% 50%
Suicidal Tendencies 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Sweating 0% 20% 20% 20% 40%
Tremors 12.5% 0% 25% 25% 37.5%
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Episodes since taking Cymbalta
Since taking Cymbalta Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Attempted Suicide 5.1%
Automobile accident 2.6%
Chest Pain 2.6%
Fainting / dizzy spell 17.9%
Fall 2.6%
Hallucination 2.6%
Hospitalization 5.1%
Personality Change 10.3%
Severe Pain 5.1%
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User Comments about Cymbalta
16 Jun 2009 cymbalta has helped considerably with some sensitivity issues I started experiencing since starting menopause. I have been on an antidepressant for the last 9 years for chronic pain and my body got used to them and they eventually stopped working. Cymbalta seems to work well.
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16 Jun 2009 Because I deal with chronic pain an antidepressant was initially prescribed to me about 9 years ago. Since that time I have also started menopause and I started getting more sensitive and weepy and mad at being sick so they changed my medication to Cymbalta and have since increased the dosage to twice what they initially prescribed. I notice a big difference with this drug and feel it has done the trick.
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12 Jun 2009 i have been on and off cymbalta for about 4or6 years . its a nightmare to get off of, the one thing i really dread is the twinges im not sure if thats a good way to explain it, i feel like im getting an electrical schock treatment all day. i can turn my head and it happens. if someone comes up behind me to scare me it shocks my system. sorry about the non-medical terms, it obviously upsets me and makes me irritable. IT SUCKS to put it nicely. I am a mother of an 12year old wonderful son hes my inspiration to rid myself of any meds, we as moms&dads have a job to teach them EVEN when we are LITERALLY suffering on the inside, that you must fight your battles without drugs, for me it speaks volumes to them when they see us taking meds for an issue . i stopped the meds 4 days ago and went from 60 mg. to 30 mg and it still physically is so uncomfortable. i hate it for my family but soon it will pay off. with gods help i can and will make, of course my strength is going to be the most telling. i have always wondered why we all told that a pill can fix us, which in turn puts the blame on something we have controll over.we have to try to realize we are our own worst enemy, no its not fun looking at ourselves as we all may say (am i failing?) we are not failing we are given a pill to solve ALL of our problems. if you are reading this and you have discontinued the meds you know your issues are still a problem. as a socioty of peole who are afraid of looking inward , we turn to an automatic fix. speaking for myself i have always been afraid of the truth, and worrried about failing, but taking cymbalta kept me from ever trying. (BAD EXCUSE) i know. if you are struggling with this remember you are an amazing person that probly has a ton of people who love and need you never lose who you are. I told myself the other day CRAZY or not i want claririty for my self and anyone who needs me. god bless all keep you head up you will beat the cymbalta pill crap! remember cymbalta is here for one reason but it gave all of us a 1000000 reasons to put it down. Cass
—Posted by Cass
30 May 2009 I believe I suffered from depression and anxiety for many years before being officaly diagnosed. I finally seeked help when it was affecting my ability to be a good wife and mother. I hoped it would help with my decreased libido but while it did not get worse there was not much of a change. The beginning side effects where a little discouraging but lasted maybe two weeks. I noticed a SIGNIFICANT improvement within those two weeks though. I feel as if I am a different person now. I find joy in waking up and starting my day. I have energy I though I'd never get back. The only thing it has not helped me with is my eating disorder, which I was not expecting it to.
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23 May 2009 I have had to go without cymbalta before if I've missed a dose or wasn't able to fill it right away and I notice a huge difference like a withdrawl affect. I will get nervous/anxious, sweaty, fidgity, irritable.
—Posted by Anonymous
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