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Does Cymbalta Help Cure Severe Anxiety?
Question: Hi I'm having a relapse with high anxiety and ocd and I was on fluoxetine 20mg and last week my doc changed me to cymbalta 60mg, how long will this take to work?
And I'm having to take Valium daily to get by
And I'm having to take Valium daily to get by
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Cymbalta is an excellent choice. This drug, like all antidepressants, can begin having effects right away, but can take up to 8 weeks to achieve the maximum effect. If you can be patient, this will really help you in the long run. Taking Valium in the short term while the Cymbalta is kicking in is perfectly fine. You will be okay!
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Cymbalta is an excellent choice. This drug, like all antidepressants, can begin having effects right away, but can take up to 8 weeks to achieve the maximum effect. If you can be patient, this will really help you in the long run. Taking Valium in the short term while the Cymbalta is kicking in is perfectly fine. You will be okay!
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Sonia Raina
Great that is is a good choice as im just struggling at work as I wait for it to kick in as on day 5 and atill don't feel a change. I really hope it is a good pick for me and it kicks in few days to help me through.
I'm glad that I can use the Valium daily to get me through as it does calm my system down a lot, just don't want to be reliant on it.
Cymbalta 60 is a good dosage too?
I'm glad that I can use the Valium daily to get me through as it does calm my system down a lot, just don't want to be reliant on it.
Cymbalta 60 is a good dosage too?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is a good dosage. You can even go higher if necessary, up to 120mg daily.
Good luck to you!
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is a good dosage. You can even go higher if necessary, up to 120mg daily.
Good luck to you!
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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