meds making me more anxious?

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Registered: 09-12-2003
meds making me more anxious?
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Wed, 09-20-2006 - 7:42am

I took 30mg Cymbalta for 2 weeks and then uped to 60mg. I did fine on the 30mg. I've taken the 60mg for 3 days, today will be day number 4. I feel like crawling out of my skin now! Augh! I've had this happen with meds before and I could never stand it and would quit taking it. I don't want to do that. I want to tough it out but how long does this last???? A week, 2 weeks? It will go away won't it? This morning and yesterday morning I woke up in a panic attack. Crazy heart racing, feeling of throwing up, generally scared to death. No fun. Anyone have any advice?

Laura

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 09-20-2006 - 12:31pm
Keep doing your breathing exercises, Laura. @ the very least, make time for a couple of deep cleansing breaths each hour. Think positively. I have a great fear of new meds & always get more afraid with an increase. I want you to succeed with the cymbalta & stick with it. I KNOW you can do it! Sending PT's your way. (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 09-20-2006 - 2:39pm

If you were doing great, why did they increase your dose?

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Wed, 09-20-2006 - 4:48pm

Why did I up from the 30mg to the 60mg? Well, cause the doc told me to. I was still taking Xanax with the 30 mgs but only once a day. Now I'm up to 2 or 3 and sometimes 4 a day (.25mg each). Today is the hardest so far. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm going to go take lots of cleansing breaths and do it every hour!!!! Thanks for the feedback. I really do appreciate it!

hugs,

Laura

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Registered: 05-27-2003
Wed, 09-20-2006 - 8:03pm

i've expereinced this with meds too...they say it takes a few weeks for the meds to reach their full effectiveness and for the side effects to wear off...but, for the specifics i would call my doc...see what he/she says


keep us updated!

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 09-20-2006 - 10:30pm

I really think you should call your doctor and let him/her know how you are feeling.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Thu, 09-21-2006 - 10:50pm

Today was day number 4 (I think) and it is getting better. I woke up in a panic again but it subsided within 5 minutes or so. I still feel edgy but not as bad. I also still feel depressed but that may just be from the horrible week I had last week. I don't know if it is the stress or the medication or both. I do not normally get depressed. I'm hanging in there and trying to keep taking the medicine. I only took one Xanax today so I know I'm doing better. I'll update you all again in a few days or so! Thanks to everyone for your comments and advice!

Hugs,

Laura