LymeNet Flash: Cymbalta and herxing???

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Posted by kristi_w (Member # 31478) on :

I just started Cymbalta 2 days ago for depression and pain and I feel worse! Has anyone experienced this?

Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :

Up for help.

Posted by BethHurts (Member # 32708) on :

I'm on Cymbalta now....a pretty high dose, I believe. I don't think it made me feel any worse (or any better either for that matter). BUT I haven't beeen diagnosed with Lyme yet, so my answer probably doesn't help. Hehe. [Smile]

Posted by pab (Member # 904) on :

You can't herx from Cymbalta because herxing only happens from antibiotics.

What are the symptoms that are making you feel worse?

My son is on Cymbalta, and it took him awhile to adjust to it. He was very tired when he first took it and I think he was dizzy from it too.

Cymbalta is usually taken once a day, but my son takes it 3 times a day because it works better for him that way.

Posted by kristi_w (Member # 31478) on :

I just found out from one of the doctors that I work with that Cymbalta exacerbates the neurological symptoms.