Cymbalta for arthritis?

[Shayna]

He has been taking the generics for a week. He is having a tough pain week lately.

I asked if he ever had pain like this on the brand name Cymbalta, and he said yes.

He gets more pain when the weather changes etc.

Sorry I cannot give a more definitive answer.

@Shayna- Any chance of an update on the generic Cymbalta. I am going off...went from 60 to 30(feel like crap), but might want to buy 20mg generic pills next. The Doctors just say to go off cold turkey(or in a week) and I go insane when I do that do that. I need to do it slower..Thanks

[Blackmore]

He has been taking the generics for a week. He is having a tough pain week lately.

I asked if he ever had pain like this on the brand name Cymbalta, and he said yes.

He gets more pain when the weather changes etc.

Sorry I cannot give a more definitive answer.

Ok, thanks for responding. If it was fake I think he would be real sick by now. Looks good...

[IGoeOn]

I recently tried Cymbalta @ 30mg day for 30 days then up to 60mg a day for three weeks until I couldn't ake it any longer.

Horrible headaches, nausea, insomnia, agitation and seemed to increase my pain levels.

Coming off it was a hell withdrawal. I used Prozac to taper off and it was still extremely unpleasant.

It is extremely expensive. From my perspective Prozac and Wellbutrin are a much more attractive option and actually seem to work better at least IMHO.

Wow. I have been thinking about asking one of my docs for Cymbalta. I had a horrible experience with the anti-d Paxil. I was on it for years and every time I was late filling a prescription I had the worst withdrawal symptoms. Someone earlier in the thread said "brain zaps" and I couldn't have put it better. I had to go on Prozac to get off of Paxil. I had to get off of Paxil to get pregnant. Ever since that horrible experience I have been very reluctant to go back on ANY anti-d. I FIRMLY believe that pharmaceutical companies should NOT be allowed to advertise on television - the only reason I know about Cymbalta is via commercials. Their tag line is very compelling. I think it should be illegal. But I digress. . .

I cannot tell you how thankful I am that I found this thread. I need to start doing more independent research on the medication I take (or am thinking about taking) - thank you PR for bringing this to my attention.

Grateful.

[minissha]

I used Cymbalta for several years for depression and chronic pain management. It worked for me. If my memory serves me right (and it's hazy as hell thanks to fibromyalgia) I remember that my insurance company decided to dissuade patients from taking it by astronomically increasing the co-pay costs. Luckily, I have an amazing GP/PCP, who at times seems more knowledgeable than the specialists, who took me off of it with little discomfort.

I guess the experience with meds is unique to each individual; and studies are done to find a median to establish its effects, but the specifics may not quite align in a linear form. I just hope that everyone is able to find a caring healthcare provider who will work with the patient to find the right combination of meds or maybe it's just "a med" that absolves the issue entirely or at least provides adequate relief. It is also important that the healthcare provider work with other professionals treating the patient. Team work is very important in treating a patient.

[teresita]

My daughter is currently using cymbalta and lyrica for fibromyalgia with much success but it has really been breaking the bank. I did not know cymbalta had a generic available. I will have to let her know because both meds are costing us about $400 a month because her insurance will only kick in with generics or meds on their "preferred" list