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I'm interested in switching from Effexor to Cymbalta since I have heard good reviews, granted I know about the detox-hell with effexor. Can I get some opinions?
Posted on 03/30/08, 05:03 pm
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Reply #1 - 03/31/08  3:57am
" I do not know about anyone else,but I am suppose to take cymbalta once every day, but I cannot afford it, so I have to take one every other day, and it really works great for me.
So, I cannot speak about anyone else, but it keeps away the depression monster for me. So good luck and I hope that this helps you. Sincerely, Kase "
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Reply #2 - 03/31/08  12:16pm
" I have never taken Effexor.

I take 90mg of Cymbalta per day, and it has got my panic attacks well under control.

It does make me grind my teeth though, but I can put up with that. "
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Reply #3 - 04/01/08  4:32pm
" For four years I've been trying meds after meds and never had anything work for me until tried Cymbalta. This drug clear the suicidal thoughts I used to have, my anxiety it's way better and my depression got better too, I still fight it but it's not as severe anymore. This is really the only med I felt the real help! "
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Reply #4 - 04/01/08  4:35pm
" Cymbalta is good!Works for me and i cannot find anything that EVER works! "
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Reply #5 - 04/01/08  5:48pm
" I went manic on effexor! I love my cymbalta "
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Reply #6 - 04/04/08  9:32am
" Did it help with the achyness and blahs?

My meds just seem to keep me buoyant in depression-waters "
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