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What Causes Headache And Nausea While On Cymbalta?

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Posted on Wed, 11 May 2016
Question: Hi :) I am currently taking lyrica 150mg two times a day and cymbalta 60mg/day for a chronic pain condition.
I used to be really good at handling the heat but since starting these meds I am really affected by the heat and often get nausea and headaches. I am just wondering with work what I need to be aware of and make my employees aware of. Our air con had broken at work and I have been doing shifts and leaving with nausea and headaches and tiredness. I am just trying to be aware of the affects my meds might be having on my work situation :)
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It's all due to Cymbalta.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic.

All your problems are due to side effects of Cymbalta. Before advising anything I need to know since how long you have been using Cymbalta ?

This is because if you are using it since recently then these side effects will wear off with continued usage but if you are using it since long time then we need to reduce the dose or change it to some other better alternative.

Lyrica is fine and needs to be continued .

In addition I recommend you to get a TSH test done .

Kindly revert back with details asked.

Regards.
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What Causes Headache And Nausea While On Cymbalta?

Brief Answer: It's all due to Cymbalta. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic. All your problems are due to side effects of Cymbalta. Before advising anything I need to know since how long you have been using Cymbalta ? This is because if you are using it since recently then these side effects will wear off with continued usage but if you are using it since long time then we need to reduce the dose or change it to some other better alternative. Lyrica is fine and needs to be continued . In addition I recommend you to get a TSH test done . Kindly revert back with details asked. Regards.