How is Cymbalta used to treat bipolar?

Question

Let me clarify for those who didn't seem to understand the question. My sis was diagnosed with bipolar, & Dr. prescribed Cymbalta, which I thought was only an antidepressant, not for use for bipolar. Can it also be used for bipolar, & does anyone have experience with it. Thank you to those that have already answered.

Answer 1

In simple terms, it's not a bipolar med. It is, as you say, an antidepressant although being a multiple reuptake inhibitor, it is not as likely as an SSRI to provoke a manic episode.

There is anecdotal evidence that Cymbalta is effective in treating bipolar depression (i.e depressive episodes in bipolar). She should be on a mood stabiliser as well, though.

Answer 2

If your sister is Bipolar, she should be on a mood stabilizer like Lithium, Depekote, etc. Sometimes when Bipolar people are put on antidepressants like Cymbalta, they become Manic.

Cymbalta is an antidepressant used to treat depression. If your sister is Bipolar and depressed, the doctor might have prescribed Cymbalta to treat the depression.

There is alot of conteversy about anti-depressants and Bipolar depression. Some studies show that they do not work. Other studies show that with mood stabilizers, they work.

I just hope your sister is on a mood stabilizer if she is really Bipolar.

Answer 3

When you are bi-polar, you go from being manic to being depressed, and back and forth, some people more often than others. If the doctor is giving your sister Cymbalta to use as an anti-depressant, then that means he thinks she is currently in the down swing of the disorder. In a week or a month or maybe longer, the Cymbalta may be replaced by something to help with anxiety or mania. It just depends on what the current state of mind your sister is in as to what the doctor will prescribe for her. Just so long as she tells her doctor what all of her side effects are, and when she feels like her mood is starting to change, whether it be a little, or a drastic change, she should be fine. If she has a doctor that takes heed to everything she tells him, and as long as she takes the medications he prescribes at the right dosages, she is in good hands. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

cymbalta, is used for pains, like shingles, and also it has components in it for depression for bipolarism too

it helps you sleep better and not feel so blah

that is all i know, my sis takes it

Answer 5

Cymbalta side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Cymbalta: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
- painful or difficult urination;
- liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- high levels of serotonin in the body - agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, fainting;
- low levels of sodium in the body - headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady;
- severe nervous system reaction - very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors; or
- severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine.
Common Cymbalta side effects may include:
- vision changes;
- dry mouth;
- drowsiness, dizziness;
- tired feeling;
- loss of appetite; or
- increased sweating.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)


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Answer 6

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