Lost 7 lbs in under a week.

[DizFan101]

Anyway, I have been on cymbalta since thursday september 8, 2011. On Wednesday September 7th i weighed 222. now on 9.11.2011 i weigh 215.2 ! yippeeeee...

 

[DisneyLoverUSA]

What is Cymbalta? Is it a medication that is suppose to help you lose weight?

 

[budmonster]

Anyway, I have been on cymbalta since thursday september 8, 2011. On Wednesday September 7th i weighed 222. now on 9.11.2011 i weigh 215.2 ! yippeeeee...

Please be careful, while it's great that you're losing weight it's hard on your body to loose that much weight that quick. Make sure that your doctor is aware that this is going on. so that he/she can make sure that you stay healthy and hydrated while loosing weight.

What is Cymbalta? Is it a medication that is suppose to help you lose weight?

Cymbalta is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused by fibromyalgia.

 

[DizFan101]

Cymbalta is an anti-depressant. I have been diagnosed w/ PTSD and major depression. SO i got an anti-depressant. I've been on them since September 08,2011. I just feel so doped up when i first take the medication. But at night i just feel so down.
I just feel so weird. I hope these side effects of dopiness goes away. I just don't know what to think any more. Through out my life i felt like i said something stupid to people (even family) and then would harp on it for hours on end. "This feeling" i am feeling now is soo weird. I just want to give a stranger a hug. Oy.

I never really felt my age before... i don't know. i hope this feeling of giddy goes away and i am just my old self again in a few weeks.

 

[Mom23Disneybelievers]

Cymbalta is an anti-depressant. I have been diagnosed w/ PTSD and major depression. SO i got an anti-depressant. I've been on them since September 08,2011. I just feel so doped up when i first take the medication. But at night i just feel so down.
I just feel so weird. I hope these side effects of dopiness goes away. I just don't know what to think any more. Through out my life i felt like i said something stupid to people (even family) and then would harp on it for hours on end. "This feeling" i am feeling now is soo weird. I just want to give a stranger a hug. Oy.

I never really felt my age before... i don't know. i hope this feeling of giddy goes away and i am just my old self again in a few weeks.

It sounds like you are experiencing some side effects from your meds. Please make a quick call to your doctor to make sure that he/she is aware, and to make sure that you are on the right track.

There are so many medications for depression/anxiety... make sure that you are on the one that will work best for you.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Cymbalta is an anti-depressant. I have been diagnosed w/ PTSD and major depression. SO i got an anti-depressant. I've been on them since September 08,2011. I just feel so doped up when i first take the medication. But at night i just feel so down.
I just feel so weird. I hope these side effects of dopiness goes away. I just don't know what to think any more. Through out my life i felt like i said something stupid to people (even family) and then would harp on it for hours on end. "This feeling" i am feeling now is soo weird. I just want to give a stranger a hug. Oy.

I never really felt my age before... i don't know. i hope this feeling of giddy goes away and i am just my old self again in a few weeks.

Glad you got help.

If it makes you feel better my 14yodd had to up her meds on Fri (anxiety). So she is walking around WIDE EYED with the effects. She tried to up it before and refused however now she is freshman in HS and hit the wall.

Talk to your doctor about how you are feeling with this med. Sometimes you can adjust times or dose twice in a day to keep even. Or even change meds altogether. There are many out there.

Give it some time and note your complaints.

 

[DizFan101]

Well, I'm not complaining bout the weight loss!! Lol. (I felt lighter in the legs and hips and thought, perhaps I'll do the unthinkable and weigh myself. I couldn't believe what I saw and weighed myself 2-3 times. then 1 times on the wii fit which is usually the best scale in the house. lol).

However, I am eating 3 meals a day (sometimes more...)

I am leaving for vacation the 20th and have an appointment with the nurse practitioner on the 19th. (the person who prescribed the pills).

I am on cymbalta 30mg a day for 2 weeks (1 per day), which I usually take in the morning since It makes me all hyper and giddy. . Then at night it wears off and my thoughts are about my life in general about how i'm 24 years old and believe that I haven't done much in 24 years.. in which i graduated elementary school/high school/college. Been to Alaska in 2005, and all that. I just never really acted my age or thought I did. But now as I am thinking bout it I was happy who I was last year around this time.

Anyway, i got free 2 week dosages of 30 mg of cymbalta and then a weeks worth of 60 mg of cymbalta. and a prescription for ambien (which i didn't get filled yet which i am planning to before i go for vacation).....

By the way... 63 days till my Disney Vacation.

 

[DisneyLoverUSA]

Well, I'm not complaining bout the weight loss!! Lol. (I felt lighter in the legs and hips and thought, perhaps I'll do the unthinkable and weigh myself. I couldn't believe what I saw and weighed myself 2-3 times. then 1 times on the wii fit which is usually the best scale in the house. lol).

However, I am eating 3 meals a day (sometimes more...)

I am leaving for vacation the 20th and have an appointment with the nurse practitioner on the 19th. (the person who prescribed the pills).

I am on cymbalta 30mg a day for 2 weeks (1 per day), which I usually take in the morning since It makes me all hyper and giddy. . Then at night it wears off and my thoughts are about my life in general about how i'm 24 years old and believe that I haven't done much in 24 years.. in which i graduated elementary school/high school/college. Been to Alaska in 2005, and all that. I just never really acted my age or thought I did. But now as I am thinking bout it I was happy who I was last year around this time.

Anyway, i got free 2 week dosages of 30 mg of cymbalta and then a weeks worth of 60 mg of cymbalta. and a prescription for ambien (which i didn't get filled yet which i am planning to before i go for vacation).....

By the way... 63 days till my Disney Vacation.

Be very careful with the Ambien. It has very strong side effects and you may end up gaining back the weight you lost because it causes you to get up at night and eat, among other things that you rarely remember. I called it my Ambien amnesia. I had to finally get the doc to switch me over to Lunesta. Works much better and no side effects. The co-pay is higher for the Lunesta because there is no generic for it, but it is worth it when you have to take them every night like I do.

 

[vettechick99]

That side effect won't last, sadly. I was nauseated the first week or so and then it all evened out.

Wonderful drug though.

 

[daughter_of_amid_chaos]

I put on about 40 pounds while on Cymbalta and I was not eating more than I did before I went on it. I am starting to lose weight now that I am exercising and dieting but I have also made the decision to come off my Cymbalta (I am on it for pain management so if the pain comes back I will go back on it but I have had major lifestyle changes since going on the medication and hope that is what caused the pain to stop. I start weaning this week.

 

[IDoDis]

That's great that you are getting some help for your depression. The medication you are on can cause some initial weight loss, but unfortunately you are not losing weight that will stay off. At that fast of a loss, you are losing water and your insides may be getting cleaned out so maybe more is coming out the other end with bowel movements, etc.. due to the medication. This side effect should even out. But on a good note, it might jump start you into a healthy diet and exercise pattern that could also help you to feel better about yourself.

Good luck!

 

[lemondog]

FYI - Cymbalta is also used to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder. That is why I took it. Weight loss is a very common "side effect" when starting so nothing to be alarmed about. I remember being very nauseated when I started but never lost any weight...bummer. I came off when I got pg but hoping to go back on when done nursing. It truly was a miracle drug for me.

 

[azdizzymom]

Not to rain on your parade but most likely it is water that you have been retaining from too much sodium, etc. Losing 7 pounds in three days is most likely stored water than actual fat weight. Also, when you are heavier you will lose faster also. In all honesty if you are eating less because of a side effect once your eating returns to normal this weight will return. Sorry to be blunt but it is like those diets proclaiming lose 14 lbs in 7 days or some fantastic number....it is water and will come back.

 

[a1tinkfans]

I have no comment about the weight loss.
Just want to wish you the best in FEELING GOOD and getting the help you need. You deserve to BE healthy and Feel Good!