I seem to be gaining weight as I withdraw. Any ideas out there.I like your new picture wagtail. Pinterest. I'm just now feeling like getting "out and about" again, and am reaching out to reconnect with friends I'd cut off ... as for motivation, hahahaha ...Riding a bike now, eh?? I have been on antidepressants for 20+ years so I have gained a lot of weight. Cymbalta has never taken the pain away completely, so I have decided to find a more natural way to handle my health problems. So even if you are not eating more than usual, you can gain wight. Remember that extra weight harms your overall health and can make your fibro pain worse. I'm hoping to get some of it off after the withdrawal process is over. I have become so unhappy with how I look and really have no idea what to do.I have been taking 60 mg of Cymbalta for about a year. It's going to take quite for your brain to start feeling normal again. 10lbs. Remember that extra weight harms your overall health and can make your fibro pain worse. 0. christywarner50 Member Posts: 8 Member Posts: 8. Withdrawals can linger for months if the wean down was not very gradual, effected by the dose and duration you were taking it.Hi, the problem with drugs in this class is that they reduce your metabolism and increase your appetite. I couldn't believe it. Anyone else experience this?Your one of the lucky ones who didn't gain weight while taking this medication. I am a vegetarian so getting the proper proteins is sometimes a challenge. It really did not occur to me that Cymbalta might contribute to weight gain.
Losing Weight That Was Gained From Cymbalta - posted in ARE YOU NEW HERE? I would talk to your dr and tell them that you want to stop taking it. over the years. Although it should have I suppose, since anything related to seratonin can impact individuals differently in terms of loss/gain.Cymbalta isn't a drug associated with weight gain, actually the reverse.
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Aside from the weight gain, how are you doing on Cymbalta?I have been putting on weight too while on Cymbalta. Unfortunately, you are gaining now. It made me feel agitated, paranoid, having no empathy and so tired I had no energy for absolutely anything! I was put on duloxetine at the start of this year for depression and it has ruined me!
Good luck with whatever decision you make about your health. My appetite for sweets has definitely been reduced. Question? I have been on antidepressants for 20+ years so I have gained a lot of weight. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.How long have you been taking Cymbalta, and at what dosage? Give your body time to level out from stopping this med. since I have been weened off it. I recently quit taking cymbalta about a month ago and am just now getting over the horrible withdrawals. She is now less than what she was pre-antidepressants.
But I am afraid to off it because of the fibro pain:(MsJenny, I too take the Cymbalta for fibro and arthritis pain. Cymbalta should be gradually weaned off. Select one or more newsletters to continue. I had my weight under control but since taking cymbalta gained about 40 pounds. Wish it weren't so ungodly hot down here - don't even want to be outside - my clothes are wet just from getting to the car and back Cymbalta / Duloxetine Withdrawal Support and Cymbalta Side Effects HelpARE YOU NEW HERE? I almost croaked when I got on the scale this morning.
Page 1 of 2 - Losing Weight After Cymbalta - posted in ARE YOU NEW HERE? Words from the wise about Cymbalta: I am going through the process of weaning off Cymbalta. Take it a block at a time - you're right - you aren't in any race to the finish either! Cymbalta has never taken the pain away completely, so I have decided to find a more natural way to handle my health problems. Good luck with whatever decision you make about your health. To me that's a deal breaker. Words from the wise about Cymbalta
I almost croaked when I got on the scale this morning. This time around however - I am watching!!
Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.How long have you been taking Cymbalta, and at what dosage? Take it a block at a time - you're right - you aren't in any race to the finish either! I hate the weight gain. This post comes from my client Liz, who has overcome so much! Good luck!! We are now monitoring a fix for the issue where some users were unable to access the Community or were experiencing delays. I have gained 10 lbs. I stop taking them this month due to not being able to afford them. I am so proud of her! If you use the bead counting, get lots of rest, drink lots of water and get some exercise, you should be able to get off the Cymbalta. They really worked for me an kept my weight balanced. My appetite for sweets has definitely been reduced.