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#1
Feb 19, 2013, 01:28 PM
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My gp switched me from lexapro to cymbalta when she felt that some of my concerns weren't resolving, particularly concentration and lethargy. After 3 weeks on the cymbalta, I can't say that I feel these areas have improved much. I don't know whether to talk to her about continuing on the cymbalta or going back to the lexapro. Any comments gratefully appreciated.
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Feb 19, 2013, 05:32 PM
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From my limited experience with medication, it may take longer than 3 weeks to feel the full effect of the Cymbalta. Your doctor is probably in the best position to evaluate whether the lethargic feelings should have lifted by now.
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Mar 01, 2013, 02:33 PM
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Cymbalta doesn't really do me any good unless I am on 120mg, and it takes about a month or so to really feel any positive effects.
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Mar 03, 2013, 05:48 PM
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I did speak with her and she increased the dose to 90 mg and I have to say that I really have started to feel better--more interested in life generally and less tired.
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Mar 23, 2013, 10:13 AM
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That is great! I am on 90mg, and it has changed my life. It is the first AD that has ever worked for me- and there have been many...
Hope things only continue to go up from here for you.
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Apr 06, 2013, 03:42 PM
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Apr 06, 2013, 09:13 PM
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Chances are you're going to have one or more side effects from any psychotropic medication. Anti-depressants take lots and lots of adjusting and time to work (if they work at all).
And it depends on what your diagnosis is. The anti-depressants like lexapro/celexa can cause severe agitation and/or other side effects for bipolar patients. (That's what they did to me.) I don't have experience taking cymbalta. (fyi: Lexapro and celexa are almost the same med. I think lexapro molecule is like a mirror image of the celexa molecule and with less side effects.)
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