I saw my Rheumatologist today for the first time since some of my latest “symptoms” have developed. I told him about the latest Cymbalta side effects, including excessive sweating and the recent facial flushing. He said that both of those are very common side effects of Cymbalta. I also told him about the recent drowsiness and light-headed feeling I’ve been dealing with the last few weeks. I initially thought this might have been related to my forgetting to take my Cymbalta but it’s continued even after it should have resolved if that was the cause. It’s not consistent or I’d think it was an inner ear issue. In telling him about this issue today he said that also may be related to the Cymbalta.
We talked about it and decided to try lowering my dosage of Cymbalta down to 30mg. The theory is that this may still be enough to control the anxiety without the side effects. If it’s not, we’d have to decrease amount anyway before switching me to a new med, so either way this is the direction we’d need to go. We’ll try this for a few weeks and see if it makes a difference. If not, then he’s going to probably put me on Pristique.
I also mentioned to him about the Pineal Cyst and he agreed that it most likely could be the cause of the eye pain and visual issues I’ve been having. He seemed to have a decent grasp on it and also explained that it is easily operable (without being invasive) if it needs to be removed. This made me feel a lot better.
Tom says
Hello,
I just found this sight and subscribed. I have Sjogrens, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia. I was taking Citalopram for many years. My Rheumatologist suggested changing to Cymbalta. My PCP prescribed it for me. I reduced the dose of Citalopram for 8 days. I took the first 30 mg dose of Cymbalta this morning. I will titrate up to 30 mg, twice a day in a week. I feel flushed and warm but that’s all as of now. Any experiences, suggestions or advice is welcome..
Julie says
Hi Tom, I’ve not been updating regularly for a bit. Been dealing with a new passle of chronic crud this year – including a new diagnosis of Sjogren’s myself (and gastroparesis). Once I can get things more under control I’ll have lots of updates.
suzanne bowers says
I have been off the Cymbalta for two weeks and I am still sweating profusely from my head and upper body. When will this side effect go away?
Julie says
I wish I could tell you. It’s been so long now that I don’t recall how long it took for that to go away.
Kim Thomas says
I stopped cymbalta 30mg October 29, 2020. It was my daughter’s birthday. I was painting her toenails for a pandemic pedicure! I had one of those red faced sweats pouring out of my head. I had been dealing with this for months in silence. Her reaction was that’s not good for you! I quit cold turkey! Nausea and vomiting the first week. The sweating is still there but doesn’t last as long. I had my first brain zap yesterday November 29 along with a severe red face, sweating, nausea, stomach pain and had to lay down. I’m grateful to all who posted their experience, it’s given me hope and courage to press onward!
I’d rather have fibromyalgia pain and depression than feeling sick and sweaty!
About 10 years ago my rheumatologist added cymbalta 60mg. I was yelling cheerfully every morning I’M SO HAPPY! I was a recent widow and was grateful for the respite of grief. I weaned myself off by putting half the cymbalta beads in a clear vegetable capsule. He didn’t like that I did that. My family doctor thought I would benefit from cymbalta last year for fibromyalgia. I explained my previous experience and she said try 20mg. I did until I felt suicidal and ended up in the hospital. They changed meds and I went through withdrawal. When I went home under the care of my own psychiatrist I went back on cymbalta but 30mg.
The sweating was unbearable! I live in tropical Florida. So I’m a month off cymbalta and stopped Buspar at the same time. I have had enough medicine wheeling! I have a tele-visit on December 8. I’m sure he won’t approve. So I’m going to keep the Xanax and flexiril for now. At some point I will be cutting the dose on them too. I’m 65 and can rest when I need to as I transition into retirement.
Thank you for shining a light on cymbalta!
Julie says
Have you considered CBD oil or even (since you’re in FL) medical marijuana? I’ve gotten so much more help with the sleep issues with CBD oil than anything else. I hope you are able to get through this withdrawal period without too much issue. I also quit cold turkey when I quit (thankfully without any withdrawal symptoms) but I’d not been on nearly as long. It’s been a lot of years now and I am so hesitant any time any doctor tries to give me any prescription med now.
Kim Thomas says
Thank goodness for you! I’m using various medical marijuana products as they really help with sleep and anxiety.
Thank you for being there
Kimberly says
My Dr. wanted me to try Cymbalta and it made me really sick to my stomach. So, I have not taken it since. Sounds like you have a really good Dr. who really listens to you.