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Posted by Maximus on March 24, 2008, at 20:10:02
Hi,
Last week i have changed from Effexor XR 225 mg to Cymbalta 60 mg. I feel more alert, i have more energy. My memory and my sex drive are better too.
However i feel a bit more anxious and irritable on this stuff. May be i need to increase slightly my Seroquel dose. Hum...
So, may i know what is your experience with the Cymbalta, especially if you're bipolar? Thanks.
Posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2008, at 21:34:23
In reply to From Effexor to Cymbalta, posted by Maximus on March 24, 2008, at 20:10:02
In jest how would you know anymore with the new subtypes a joke. I am not bipolar but tolerated 60 fine with benzos. I know my post isn't helpful but now that Canada has cymbalta will be great to hear how you guys do and great luck to you Maximus. Phillipa
Posted by Polarbear206 on March 24, 2008, at 21:35:05
In reply to From Effexor to Cymbalta, posted by Maximus on March 24, 2008, at 20:10:02
> Hi,
>
> Last week i have changed from Effexor XR 225 mg to Cymbalta 60 mg. I feel more alert, i have more energy. My memory and my sex drive are better too.
>
> However i feel a bit more anxious and irritable on this stuff. May be i need to increase slightly my Seroquel dose. Hum...
>
> So, may i know what is your experience with the Cymbalta, especially if you're bipolar? Thanks.Hello my friend
Maybe I should of gave cymbalta more time when I tried the switch a couple years ago. I had the same thing going on with it making me anxious and irritable. I think I went down to 150mg of effexor when I started cymbalta. I hope it works out for you. I know we have both been bothered with the sexual side effects of effexor. Keep in touch and let me know how its going. It would probably be a wise choice to up the seroquel for the time being.
PB
Posted by Maxime on March 25, 2008, at 16:10:35
In reply to From Effexor to Cymbalta, posted by Maximus on March 24, 2008, at 19:10:02
Hi!I'm bipolar type 2 and I started Cymbalta over a month ago at 60 mg. I'm also on 200 mg of Seroquel. I haven't experienced any anxiety from this med and I am prone to anxiety.
Maybe you can increase the seroquel?
Maxime
Posted by Maximus on March 25, 2008, at 18:53:17
In reply to Re: From Effexor to Cymbalta » Maximus, posted by Phillipa on March 24, 2008, at 20:34:23
Thanks for your wishes!
Posted by Maximus on March 25, 2008, at 19:01:06
In reply to Re: From Effexor to Cymbalta » Maximus, posted by Polarbear206 on March 24, 2008, at 20:35:05
> Hello my friend
>
> Maybe I should of gave cymbalta more time when I tried the switch a couple years ago. I had the same thing going on with it making me anxious and irritable. I think I went down to 150mg of effexor when I started cymbalta. I hope it works out for you. I know we have both been bothered with the sexual side effects of effexor. Keep in touch and let me know how its going. It would probably be a wise choice to up the seroquel for the time being.
>
> PBHi PB,
Yep, sexual side effects are almost gone.
Cymbalta is really a strong antidepressant. I will increase my Seroquel dose. I want to keep the monster at bay.See you!
Max
Posted by Maximus on March 25, 2008, at 19:11:39
In reply to Re: From Effexor to Cymbalta » Maximus, posted by Maxime on March 25, 2008, at 16:10:35
>
> Hi!
>
> I'm bipolar type 2 and I started Cymbalta over a month ago at 60 mg. I'm also on 200 mg of Seroquel. I haven't experienced any anxiety from this med and I am prone to anxiety.
>
> Maybe you can increase the seroquel?
>
> Maxime
>Hey you,
I'm glad to have some news from you. So you don't get any sign of anxiety with Cymbalta? That's great. May be it is a very mild case of agitation? I'm not sure. With the Seroquel dose increased i will be ok. But i have this thing in my mind. May be the Cymbalta is simply too strong for me?
I'm going to give it a chance but i feel a bit nervous about it... Bye and thanks.
Posted by Maxime on March 25, 2008, at 19:25:41
In reply to Re: From Effexor to Cymbalta » Maxime, posted by Maximus on March 25, 2008, at 19:11:39
Maybe 30mg would be enough and not cause anxiety.
Maxime
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