Cymbalta causing nausea and chills ? Posted: 01-20-08 23:58pm
Hi everyone I am new here but looking for
a place to discuss my anti
anxiety/depression medication. I have been
on Celexa for years but it has made me
gain 45 plus pounds. Despite exercise and
changes in eating habits. So my doctor
recommended Cymbalta which is supposed to
help with the weight and he says actually
has a weight loss effect to it. I am on
day two of taking the lowest dosage of 20
mlg of Cymbalta. I feel sick to my stomach
and have the chills a little bit. No fever
though. I feel nausea. Is this typical for
first taking Cymbalta? And if so how long
do I have to endure this until it stops
making me feel sick.
What positive impact has Cymbalta had for
you? Please don't scare me with a bunch of
things unless you feel it really
necessary. I am being treating for anxiety
and OCD so I don't want to worry myself
sicker.
Be gentle. Thanks.
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mominashoe
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Posted: 02-18-08 12:33pm
I'm sorry no one got to this post before,
but how are you doing on your medication
now? It's too bad the other made you gain
so much weight, I hope that is under
control now. The important thing to
remember is that even tho a doctor may
prescribe something for you, you are the
one who knows how you feel and if
something is making you sick and for a
long time, it really isn't helping you....
either it is going to replace the things
that it is medicating with other
sicknesses or it is going to add with the
sicknesses.
There are many options out there for you,
so just keep your doctor updated about
your condition. He can't know what is
going on with you if you don't tell him
