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Cymbalta, side effects liver diease

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linda61597
linda61597

I took cymbalta for 2 days only, first day diarrea & second day extremely tired. I stopped it because on thrid day still extremly tired.

I spoke to my doctor & told her my side effects & also I was VERY CONCERNED ABOUT LIVER DAMAGE! Also I have high blood pressure & she told me start it again & not to worry about the liver & blood pressue.

Should I be worried because #1 side effect is liver damage & also concerned about the blood pressure. Will this med really help my depression & anxitiy? I also have arthritis & have in my spine & neck.

I looked it up  and seems to help with pain management also.

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  • Wilb
    Wilb linda61597

    Posted

    All antidepressants have side effects and 2 days is not time enough to know how Cymbalta works! Personally I could not take it trouble reaction! I would not worry about liver damage!
    • linda61597
      linda61597 Wilb

      Posted

      Hi Wilb, I'm concerned because I never saw COMMON SIDE EFFECT LIVER DAMAGE!!  On all other antidepressants it's not a common side effect. I also heard (not from dr) you have to get a blood test every month or so to check the liver...is this true?

    • Wilb
      Wilb linda61597

      Posted

      I know when my GP started me on Cymbalta he stated that I would have to be checked frequently! However he did not go into it because he said we would have to see how I reacted to it! Not sure what he meant regarding being checked!
  • richard89308
    richard89308 linda61597

    Posted

    your liver processes the tablets that you take but it wont damage easily unless you are a drinker and it becomes fatty in later life. As to your blood pressure, you can relieve that with relaxation and exercise.  How about swimming to help your joints and anxiety?
    • linda61597
      linda61597 richard89308

      Posted

      Well I started cymbalta friday 8/5 I took it at night because I was very drowsey last time I started it...dr said take before bed. Saturday 8/6 I took my blood pressure several times during the day & it was very high.

      I took it again today sunday & it is still high. I took a anxiety pill & it came down some. I plan on calling Dr tomorrow & see if I should discontinue taking. I just wonder if once your system becomes use to it WILL BLOOD PRESSURE go back to normal??

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