Cymbalta and/or

Medications
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Does anyone have experience taking Cymbalta and a AP at the same time? Or just Cymbalta at once?

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I’ve never taken it before, what is it?

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I took Cymbalta for a short time several years ago. I was suicidal and it actually made me more agitated and suicidal. I had to go to the hospital. I am sza bipolar type and don’t handle ADs well though.

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I’ve never taken it, it might be worth a try though & it seems to work with Abilify.
Personally, the best drug for me in general regarding depression, anxiety, social & AP augmentation has by far been Trintellix/Brintellix (Vortioxetine). Have you tried? I’d recommend it, but it hurts quite a bit in the wallet.

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I get all my mental meds for free here in Canada since I’m under 25. At least in my province. I don’t pay anything for my abilify, Paxil and Ativan.

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That’s really cool, nice!

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@TheCanuk

Cymbal was a huuuuge no for me. It made me worse. I was on an AP. Can’t remember which.

I eventually had ECT to help the depression part of sza.

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I haven’t done well on any anti depressants

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I’m on effexor xr, but it’s mainly for anxiety.

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How are you feeling Anxiety wise on it?

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I’ve been on Cymbalta 60 mg since August, and it has helped some with depression, though I still need two antidepressants (I also take Wellbutrin XL 300 mg). The Cymbalta has also helped some with my chronic back pain, an unexpected benefit.

I’m also on two AP’s. I receive Abilify 400 mg injections every three weeks and take Haldol tablets, 5 mg twice a day, and a mood stabilizer (Lamictal 200 mg/day). I have schizoaffective bipolar-type, and it takes a lot to medicate me successfully.

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@TheCanuk

I take 3 other meds for anxiety. Benzos work best, but I refuse them. I’m too afraid of addiction.

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I took it and it worked well for my depression and pain. The bad part is it turns out I’m allergic. Get a rash all over and look like a lobster head to toe. Sucks because I felt great on it.

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I’m on cymbalta and an AP too. Haven’t noticed much in the way of problems mixing them, but I’ve also not seen much benefit from adding the cymbalta anyway

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@zenmind - how long have you been on the Cymbalta for?

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Cymbalta is the best AD for me. I always have taken APs with it. All other ADs destabilize me. Cymbalta is pretty weak IMO. I prefer in theory wellbutrin or effexor but never tried effexor, unfortunately.