Cymbalta and Weight Gain? I know this is an older thread, but still wanted to post my experience on Cymbalta.
Antidepressant medications are notorious for causing weight gain, sometimes to significant degrees. This effect is fairly common, and finding an antidepressant that. It is estimated that weight gain occurs in less than 1 percent of people taking BuSpar. However, weight loss has also been reported. If you are taking this drug and. Does Abilify cause weight gain? With significant weight gain a side effect of almost every medication used to treat bipolar symptoms, weight related Abilify side. Some people experience side effects when taking Zoloft, and weight gain is a possible side effect of the drug. To avoid gaining weight on this medicine, you should. An Overview of Wellbutrin and Weight Loss Wellbutrin ® (bupropion hydrochloride) is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of depression (also known as major. First off, I truly do believe there is something to the increase in sweets- -especially at night/middle of the night. Even as a kid I never really craved sweets. But this has changed all within the timeframe I've been on Cymbalta. I, too have had a significant weight gain especially the past few years. My dosage has been up to 9. I'm back at 6. 0mg. Prior to taking Cymbalta I had bad migraines. My migraines decreased dramatically on this. That's a plus!! But I also suffer from SI joint pain & I haven't noticed any improvement in regard to pain management there. Expand.. When I first started Cymbalta, I felt incredible! That had never happened to me previously when beginning/taking any antidepressants the past 2. I've been being treated for depression/anxiety. But then one day it just stopped working for me. I hung in there for a while then worked with my doctor to change meds. While weaning off Cymbalta, my doctor started me on Fetzima. I've had withdrawal before but this was unbelievable! At one point I figured my husband is going to have to commit me because I was an emotional mess. I was so sick with these constant brain zaps & couldn't work or really function. Just lay in the bed and cry. We went back up on the Cymbalta again & haven't changed since. I've searched the web & found a good deal of folks have suffered similarly when trying to wean off Cymbalta. It also doesn't help that it's only manufactured in 2. I found other info related to actually counting crystals to wean off a little easier. I did ask my doctor about this & he said we can try this after the holidays if I want. Another observation I made is that I don't find Cymbalta effective at all for treating my anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way? I take Klonopin at night but not exactly the best fit for me, either. Also during this . I'm now always being turned down to donate blood. Finally was sent to a Cardiologist who told me that this is a result of the meds I take for depression, anxiety & ADHD (Adderall). Now I take yet another medication to control the tachycardia!!! Sorry this is so lengthy!! I wanted to share my experiences as well hoping to help others, too. Hoping everyone is able to find something that works for them!
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