Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hi : I was curious about why you stopped taking Cymbalta. The reason that I am asking is because my doctor recommended that I switch from Prozac to Cymbalta, and I've been hesitant to try something new. Is there something negative associated with it? Thanks, [ ] Lupus I don't see alot of posts here about Lupus and I have some questions if anyone can help. I'm waiting to find out if I have it also, along with the RA, OA, Costochronditis and Sjogrens. I have been having alot of " mental " issues....like I get in my car and don't remember how to start it or where the wiper switch is. I'll be driving and not remember where I'm going or recognize where I am. I've heard comments over my life about someone that had Lupus that went crazy! The last few weeks my vision has gotten worse quickly and I have these " spells " where it feels like my eyeballs are spinning and like someone is sticking pins in my eyeballs. I thought maybe the spinning eyeballs was from stopping Cymbalta but it's not getting any better. I can't seem to get my hands and feet warm, even when I'm using them. My skin is driving me nuts itching and nothing has helped it. I've read about Lupus and I know that alot of these symptoms are associated. Do most people with RA eventually develop Lupus also? Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 I saw this post and wanted to comment: I tried Cymbalta a year ago for diagnosed Fibromyalgia. I was hoping for pain relief. Initially, I experienced terrible nausea, but also an energy boost, so I didn't care. My doctor slowly increased my dose to 60 mg. over the course of several months and I ended up in the hospital with a seizure. I've never had problems with seizures in my entire life (I'm 44) so my doctor started tapering me down off the Cymbalta. I tapered for about six weeks and the last three weeks were absolute hell. I was dizzy, had brain zaps, couldn't drive, was bedridden and miserable. And, that was considered a slow taper. I was horrified that an antidepressant could wreak such havoc with my already worn-out body. I started doing research and found that " discontinuance syndrome " with Cymbalta is one of the worst out there. Paige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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