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Cymbalta Vs Effexor Weight Gain

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Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MD

I am a 34 year old male with GAD and depression . Currently I am taking Cymbalta 60mg per day and Klonopin 0.25 mg prn. The Cymbalta is really not meeting my needs and I really do not like the way Klonopin ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

I was on Effexor and then put on Cymbalta two weeks ago after a three week taper from Effexor. When I began taking Cymbalta 20 mgs by itself, I developed a horrific. Upper abdominal gas and pain... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Alexander H. Sheppe MD

Thank you for answering my previous questions. What is the antidepressant you prescribe? I am wondering if Cymbalta is right for me at this time. Previously I had been on Effexor for approximately 8-9 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Chintan Solanki MD

My doctor put me on Cymbalta in XXXXXXX for anxiety and depression . Last week as I was still very fatigued he added Effexor . I am taking 120 milligrams of Cymbalta at night time along with 150... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chintan Solanki ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.  Abhishek Kapoor MD

I was changed from Effexor XR 150 mg that I was on for 14 years to Cymbalta 120 mg 3 months ago. I ... clonazepam in the AM and 1.5 mg I the PM and a Cytomel to boost the Cymbalta. Nothing helped me.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhishek Kapoor ( Psychiatrist)

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Dr.  Rohit Kothari MD

How does cymbalta compare to effexor? Contraindications? Effects with regard to heart disease ... have continued. How well will cymbalta maintain as weaning off effexor and on to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rohit Kothari ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.  Ajay Panwar MD

I recently was prescribed cymbalta to take the place of effexor. Over several weeks to reduce effexor and increase cymbalta. On the second day of taking cymbalta low dose, I started to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajay Panwar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MD

What is the difference between cymbalta and effexor? My doctor wants to replace my effexor (150 & 75 mg daily) to cymbalta 60mg daily. I ve been on the effexor for a long time and am... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

which antidepressant, between Effexor and Cymbalta, has the fewer or less intense side effects? I had increased frequency of headaches on Cymbalta. I have migraines and now chronic daily headaches. I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Ajmal Khan MD

perhaps Cymbalta or Effexor. I also have PTSD from the years of abuse? Would a change from Paxil to Effexor or Cymbalta be advised? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajmal Khan ( General & Family Physician)