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shaky and jittery--three weeks in on cymbalta

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mere03725
mere03725

hi--i am about 14 weeks postpartum and have had pretty bad PPA. i was on lexapro during my pregnancy and postpartum for a bit and it just didn't seem to help, even with increased dose. I was on 10 mg-15 mg and had a hard time tolerating the side effects. So--I cross tapered to cymbalta about three weeks ago. started at 20 mg for a week, then 30 mg for a week. i was having bad jitters, so the doc decided to reduce back to 20 mg and add 10 mg of prozac. it didn't go well, so i am back to 30 mg of cym. SIGH. i am SUPER jittery, like hands shaking, feeling internal jitters. could this be from the cymbalta or is it anxiety!? also, have headaches and feel outta it. i was taking it at night and switched to the day and wondering if i should go back to night. 

i really want this to help but i am not sure if i can handle these issues. will they go away? when will i feel the benefits of cym? help! thanks!! 

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  • karen_90046
    karen_90046 mere03725

    Posted

    I’m on day 22 of duloxetine and my jitters are easing off and don’t feel “out of it “ so much but have really bad bloating now and still anxious and low with no energy 
    • mere03725
      mere03725 karen_90046

      Posted

      yeah, i am super anxious and jittery too. bad bloating? odd. 
  • karen_90046
    karen_90046 mere03725

    Posted

    My stomach feels like it’s going to explode , feel to uncomfortable 
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