Cymbalta

[Guest guest]

Walt,

You wrote, " My doc pulled me off oxycodone, which I have been on for about 2

years. The withdrawals have been Ok, slow. In place of the oxycodone she put me

on Cymbalta. "

Since Cymbalta was approved by the FDA for both the treatment of depression and

the management of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, I have

heard from several people that they have recently been switched to this

non-narcotic from their current narcotics. Cymbalta seems to have promising

potential since it is able to target both serotonin and norepinephrine, which

play a role in how the brain and body affect mood and pain.

Are you on any other medications? Please post ongoing updates, as I am

interested to see how this medicine fairs against narcotics. My hope is that

this medication will be as successful as anticipated, since the side effects of

long term narcotic use are so damaging.

Karyn E. , R.N., Exec. Director

Pancreatitis Association International

[Guest guest]

Hi Karyn,

I too was changed to Cymbalta several months back. The first mo. my

dose was 30MG daily and had no problems. The second month the dosage

was uped to 60 MG and my blood sugar went thru the roof.

The dosage is now (still) 60 mg daily but divided into 2 doses and it

is helping. My blood sigars are back to the range prior to Cymbalta.

Just an FYI to let other diabetics know to be cautios.

Thanks, Cyndi J. (SC)

[Guest guest]

I am on 30mg x 3 times a day of Methadone. Cymbalta 60mg. Creon 20.

Reglan 5-10mg when needed. Colace 250mg x 2.

I have had days lately of virtually no pain with the Methadone and

Cymbalta.

The only problem that I have had now for a couple of month is I am

really restless/anxious/shakes. Not all the time. Yet my doc has

noticed them and my parents. I am hopeing they are only temporary. My

dad has the shake on his right side.

It is nice to have some portion of my days with no pain.

Walt