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Rimas

Cymbalta is relatively new and has only been out a few years. When I was told I was going to be switched to it I read everything I could find on it. I even called the pharmaucetical company and asked their support staff a bunch of questions.

So from what I can tell there's very little to be worried about. I've been on it for 4-5 months and so far so good. One of the things I like about it is that it doesn't increase my appetite (most people on anti-d's gain on average 6-8 lbs their first year). And the clinical trails for Cymbalta were fairly extensive and comprehensive so that helped ease my worries about switching.

I also take adderall and there's been no adverse affects from taking both. My personal opinion is that Cymbalta is a stable med. Cymbalta is also prescribed for pain sometimes so it sounds like that's appropriate for your family member.

Best of luck to you

MaxDad
Thank you for responding, At least I am learning something about this now I take it in the morning with the Concerta at about 5:30am I will have to try to take it at night. I also have an appointment late next week with the Dr.   Thank youHi Folks, I am relativly new to this forum and could use anybodys advise regarding Cymbalta.  A family member has been dealing with depression with the past 5 years.   Some of the symptons I could tell you is  pain in his face, among other symptons.  He had mentioned the use of Cymbalta, Is this safe to use and are there any longtime effects of this drug.  I really could use your help and would appreciate any helpI am taking Concerta 36mg and Cymbalta 60mg for ADD/Bipolar while it seems as though I can concetrate better, my mind isn't racing and I am calm however I am very fatigued and it seems as though I am almost emotionless, I don't get overly mad and not extreamly happy, it is kind of like I am just here going through life without feeling anything in away.   Has anyone else had this happen and why did it happen and what needs to be done?I~f

It could be the Cymbalta. When I started AD's I was given Lexapro. I definitly felt more lethargic and my mood swings were less frequent. The lethargy was becoming too strong so I was switched to Cymbalta. I'm not lethagic anymore but I have been more emotionless.

When do you take the Cymbalta? I was told to take it at bedtime because it will make you drowsy. If you are taking it during the day that could be the cause of your fatigue.

MaxDad
I have BP and found out I had ADHD a month ago. For BP I'm on Effexor,
Depakote and Remeron. I began tapering Adderall XR up to 30mg a
month ago.

My experience has actually been exactly like yours word for word:

while it seems as though I can concetrate better, my mind isn't racing and
I am calm however I am very fatigued and it seems as though I am almost
emotionless, I don't get overly mad and not extreamly happy, it is kind of
like I am just here going through life without feeling anything in away.

The only thing I would add is that I'm hungry as hell and can't stand the
thought of eating. I have to force food in myself.

Also, I'm not sure what it's from but I have sadness in me. I can't place
where it's from though... [QUOTE=Mr. B]I haven't visited this forum in a while.  I just wanted to get some feedback here on Cymbalta.  I have ADHD with some obsessiveness and anxiety.[/quote]
 
Are you any other meds in addition to the Cymbalta?

[quote=hailtothethief]Also, I'm not sure what it's from but I have sadness in me. I can't place where it's from though...[/quote]

I'm not sure if this is relevant to you but I've experienced more depression since being on Adderall (I'm ADD, BP & OCD). I feel that the issue is the greater awareness I have of my actions and behaviors, both past and present. I see this as a positive in that it highlights some rather significant emotional issues I have and the impact of my mood disorder on day-to-day life.

MaxDad
Maxdad39089.9090046296Hey folks,

I haven't visited this forum in a while.  I just wanted to get some feedback here on Cymbalta.  I have ADHD with some obsessiveness and anxiety.  I think the anxiety and the Hyperactivity aspect go hand in hand.  I've taken at least eight different drugs over the last five years, and I must say that Cymbolta has worked the best in terms of stopping the impulsiveness, calming my sexual appetite, and being able to achieve tremendous strides in my work life. 

My only issue here is that I feel like I've become a workoholic, and I can't seem to get out of work mode to relax after the work day is done.  I'm focused but not necessarily patient enough still.  I run a sales team so my energy level is good to make things happen during the day.  I'm still shaking my legs all the time, and find that smoking weed when I get home, gives me the calmness that I need to shut down enough, in order to relax and think of other things other than work.

My sleep cycle has always been bad, waking up at least two to three times in the night, and that hasn't changed.  I've been taking Lunesta at night to help with that and that's been just ok.

Does anyone know what a good replacement for the weed would be, so I can feel relaxed at night, instead of smoking weed and becoming a vegetable every night?

Mr. B