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Questioning an antidepressant...

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lynda62707
lynda62707

Prior to being dx. w/pmr, I was taking an antidepressant for several months as with all the medical problems I've had this past year, I was finding myself in quite a 'funk'!

After my diagnosis, I started doing alot of research and learned that 'Cymbalta' might work better than what I was on (Paxil), as cymbalta was also used for nerve pain. I thought that would be kinda a two-4!

Now, given how strange I've been feeling, ie, weird heartbeat, not being present, lightheadedness, etc., I'm wondering if cymbalta may be the culprit! I sure didn't feel this way before!

Has anyone else had experience w/cymbalta, or antidepressants in general in combination w/pmr/pred?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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    peggy_56092 lynda62707

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    I was given cymbalta after PMR diagnosis and had palpitations and nausea.  I immediately discontinued it.
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