My Prozac Diary for Help and Support

[BusuB]

How are things in general? Are you still working still getting out there?

Things are okay I suppose. Just dealing with the normal start up stuff. The insomnia is better though now that I'm off prozac. Still living life best I can, for sure. Been debating a move to the cymbalta sub for a while but it doesn't seem so active.

[BusuB]

Quick update and crosspost from the duloxetine board:

I'm about 24 days onto Cymbalta, so early days still. I will say the first 2 weeks were a bit tough. You can definitely feel it hit right away. My SE's so far:


Grogginess
Lightheadedness (no longer an issue)
Nausea (moderate at first, has since gone down to minimal)
Sweats (same as nausea)
Increase in jitters (same as nausea)
Insomnia (sporadic, no trouble falling asleep, but wake up through night)
Interesting Dreams
Caffeine Sensitivity (which I shouldn't be consuming any way)
Dry mouth (off and on)
Mild decrease in appetite (could be good/bad)


I will say though that as time goes on, my anxsiety seems to be lessening as is my depression. I still have rough moments and as my psychological anxiety is diminishing, I seem to be having an increase in physical symptoms (typical, the physical will calm down eventually too). Overall, I'm satisfied with where I am. Some tips that have helped though is stay well hydrated, and take your dose at the same time every day with a little bit of food. Also, take it in the morning.

[MrsCav]

Hi Bus, sounds like the new med is working great for you. Hope you are still continuing to improve. Good advice to take the tablet same time every day and with plenty of fluid and food.