My doc just put me on Cymbalta (60mg) for depression/anxiety this week and after about 12 hours I started getting very flushed, red neck, red face, red arms, red chest, never really went away. Tried it another couple of days, felt like I was burning up, really hot, body temperature unbelievably high, called doc, on vacation for 3 weeks, talked to the girl in the office (a PA or admin asst maybe?) and she said that I should stop taking it. Doc is out of town, so he cannot write another script. Out of luck, do you think it is an allergic reaction? Mentally felt okay, a little panicky due to the redness, but other than that, felt really mellow.
what do you guys think? Anyone else had a similar experience on Cymbalta or any other med? thanks in advance for any help!!!
2006-12-22 18:05:18 · 5 answers · asked by diamondsandguitars 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Probably an allergic reaction. Just make sure you stop taking it and get on another medicine.
2006-12-22 18:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on it for about 3 months and have had the same problem at times. Comes and goes but has been tolerable. Mine does go away though. It will usually last an hour or so and then go away until next time...has gotten a lot less frequent the longer I have been on it. I wish you luck!
2006-12-22 18:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnn C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, sorry. Just tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
2006-12-22 18:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by meekaila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you read up on this drug? My son took it and ended up in the hospital because of his brain stem swelling. He almost died from it and still has not gotten over it completely. PLEASE, read about this drug before taking it anymore. It is very hard to get off of it if you do want to stop taking it down the road. My son took it for only 2 weeks.
2006-12-24 15:48:23 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been taken and still do take them. There has not been a problem for me.
2016-05-23 01:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duloxetine
2006-12-22 18:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋