Posted by SLS on December 13, 2005, at 6:58:19
In reply to Re: Cymbalta: Where is SLS?, posted by femenist on December 12, 2005, at 9:05:02
Hi.
> SLS how long should I give this drug Cymbalta in your opinion?
I would say that the shortest period of time you should consider to be an adequate therapeutic trial is three weeks at 60mg per day.
> I've tried Effexor and I sweat like a banche!!
That's a common complaint. It seems to be more prevalent with Effexor than with the SSRIs. I don't know how Cymbalta compares with Effexor in this regard. I have seen people report it.
> I already have really bad skin that's why I'm on the Spirolactone,
That's what I figured.
> so that was a no brainer -- I got off quickly!!
> Any other meds you think might work with GAD?
To what degree do you suffer from social anxiety in particular? For "pure" GAD, you might benefit more from an antidepressant like Paxil than from a benzodiazepine drug like Klonopin. However, if severe social anxiety or social phobia is present, you can try either Klonopin or Nardil.
> What's your status now?
My initial response to Cymbalta emerged in the second week of treatment. It was a moderate improvement - about as much as anyone could hope for so early in treatment. Unfortunately, as is my typical pattern of response with these drugs, I fully relapsed by the end of week three. My case is atypical and acts as a poor proving ground for an antidepressant.
> I read your earlier report on Cymbalta and it was great--I wish they had people do reports like that on meds so that people can monitor it with them that was fantastic--great stuff!!
People do journal here from time to time. I agree that this sort of reporting is a great contribution to the site.
When working with psychotropic drugs, especially with antidepressants, one must be patient - something that is difficult to do when pain persists and side effects emerge. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees that any one drug will work. Very much of the process of choosing medications still involves trial and error.
Lets hope that Cymbalta provides you with the effects you are looking for.
Are you experiencing any increased sweating on Cymbalta? How long have you been taking it and at what dosage?
I would like to add that a conservative rather than cavalier application of antidepressants bears more fruit. I think one should wait three weeks to test any medication adjustment made unless adverse events preclude this.
Good luck.
- Scott
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