Pristiq vs.Cymbalta

RCA · Post by **RCA** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:14 am

I have been on Wellubtrin for years and it has lost its effectiveness. I have been to two different doctors in the past two weeks. One doctor said I should try Pristiq and the other said I should try Cymbalta. Which one do you think is the best? I have problems with anxiety and depression.Please tell me your experiences with either one or both. Thanks!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:21 am

hello. I know your dillema. I have started taking cymbalta over two weeks ago. At first I was so afraid of the meds that I was having panick attack over panick attack for the two first days of taking it. Then I started the stress center cd's , and relaxed a little. The dose I am taking is 30 mg.. I was told by my pcp that I should up the dose to the 60 mg. now, but I am too afraid too cause I get night sweats and chills at the same time that wake me from my sleep. I also have severe constipation from the cymbalta, and a lot of muscle and joint pain in the mornings and evenings. I wish I could stop the worry . The meds did get me out the door and back to driving and socializing again. Or maybe the cd's did , or maybe both. I am hopeing to get better fully with the program so i don't have to up the meds. I also feer seizures from the meds scince I had a seizure dissorder as a baby. I know I should not worry about that now that I am 38, but I always have the what if factor in my mind. Hope all goes well with you. drop me a line and let me know how your doing

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:22 am

I have been on 60-mg Cymbalta for almost a year now and it has been a miracle drug for me...no side effects, especially no sexual side effects....thank heaven! My problem is anxiety with a touch of OCD also and the Cymbalta has done a great jos of controlling these. I would certainly recommend that you give it a try...should take about 2 to 3 weeks for it to really start kicking in. JOE

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:46 pm

I have been on Cymbalta 60 mg for 5 months now and it seems tht I do not feel any better but I feel worse. I have a doctor who seems to not listen to me nd cannot find another doctor easily because of my lack of privte insurance. I have anxiety, severe depression I spend a lot of time in my bed, crying then angry I also have social anxiety disorder so getting help is hard for me, I will not go out any where alone. I am mean to my husband all the time and he has been so good with me helping me out and just trying to help me get through everyday. I am at my wits end and I m tired of being so sad and angry can someone please help me?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:50 pm

hi denarae,
I know what its like to be depressed, anxious and angry.(my job was on the line) I too take cymbalta 60mg. and I'm asking my docktor to drop it down to 30mg. Work with the program and be serious about doing it. It takes some work, but denarae the 2nd wk there was such a lift off of my chest. I don't recall ever filling this good, as long as I can remember. Each wk. I feel better and better. Give it some time before making any decisions. The wks go by so quick, just enjoy what your learning right now. good luck