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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Sleep And Lack Of Appetite While On Cymbalta
Question: I started taking Cymbalta 60 mg qhs Sunday night. I am sleeping all the time, have no appetite, and a mildly upset stomach. If I stop it, after 5 days, will I withdraw from it? I'm on it for depression, but I feel worse since taking it. Suggestions?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The worst side effects of any antidepressant medication occur within the first 1-2 weeks. After that, side effects subside, and the antidepressant effects kick in. I would strongly advise waiting it out. Also, stopping after 5 days might cause withdrawal, adding to the problem. Sleeping too much, lack of appetite -- these are depressive symptoms that I expect the medication would help over time. Try sticking with it for another week or so at least.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The worst side effects of any antidepressant medication occur within the first 1-2 weeks. After that, side effects subside, and the antidepressant effects kick in. I would strongly advise waiting it out. Also, stopping after 5 days might cause withdrawal, adding to the problem. Sleeping too much, lack of appetite -- these are depressive symptoms that I expect the medication would help over time. Try sticking with it for another week or so at least.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address 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 web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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