Have I lost my mind?

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Well I seen my PM today and they stopped the Cyrabalta and put me back on the paxil.
Cindy
 
Glad you heard back and I hope you get results with the 60 mg. At least you know now that you have the option of going to 30 mg. Keep us posted.

Deb
 
hi all,cyrabalta worked great on my nerve pain but not my depression.I was forced off it since comp wouldn't authorize further meRAB,was not a nice feeling withdrawal and they should been held liable for me going through that.again they don't care and no law goes after them
 
Hi Cindy,

just out of curiosity... why did you stop the Paxil? Was it just not working well anymore? I was taking zoloft (for depression) and after about 5 years it just wasn't doing the job anymore. I tried to go on Cyrabalta, but kaiser wouldn't pay for it, so I went on something close (Effexor). So far it's going well. PTSD is kind of a different animal than just plain old depression. I would do as others suggest and talk to your doctor about your experience so far. In my unprofessional opinion, it sounRAB like you've had enough time to adjust and maybe it's just not the right thing for you. But ask your doctor.

Good luck!

David
 
Cindy and David...My husband is also suffering with P.T.S.D. and is currently on Celexa, and it just isn't helping anymore! His disorder is caused from a military accident. I pray, Cindy, that the Cyrabalta will help you. I see the way that my husband suffers and pray for relief for everyone that has to go through that type of stress. Please continue to keep us all updated!
 
yes... from what I understand it is not uncommon for SSRI's and the like to just not work as well after a couple (or several) years.
 
I've been taling Cyrabalta for two months now. I feel like I have lost my mind. I am having severe mood swings and sleep either three to four hours a night or 15 hours a day since starting this drug. I take 60 mg. I was on Paxil for about 15 years for PTSD so my PM had me stop that and start the Cyrabata to help with nerve pain. I notice no differance for the nerve pain but my emotions are way out of controll. Has anyone else had this effect? Just trying to figure out in my own mind if it is really the drug or if I am having sometype of breakdown. I use to be a very happy person even with all my pain but now I snap at people for no eason and also cry a lot.
Thanks, Cindy
 
Happy Girl,
I've been researching this drug as I am having a horrible time getting off of it. It also did not help with my nerve pain which is the reason it was prescribed. I didn't have the other symptoms you describe while on the drug but I do have them trying to get off of it. This is a fairly new drug and I'm not sure all is known about its effects. Research online and you will find lots of info and testimonials from other users. Also look up SSRI/SNRI Discontinuation Syndrome, I am sure that is what I am dealing with. I think the drug company has not given physicians all the info they need to make informed decisions about prescribing this drug. Also read my "Cyrabalta..... " thread, you will find others who have struggled with this drug. I truly feel that Cyrabalta has its place for certain people and it can be a wonderful drug and has allowed some to live a pain free life. For others it may not be quite as good. Good luck Happy Girl, my heart goes out to you. You haven't lost your mind, and if you have then I have also lost mine. Please, please keep me posted.

Deb
 
What dosage are you on? My doctor had me come off of prozac and start cyrabalta at 20 mg, I was extremely emotional and having alot of balance issues. When my doctor moved me up to 40 mg, the balance issues became less of a problem; however, my emotional well being improved dramatically.

You might need an adjustment.
 
Hello, happy...I pray that the switch back to Paxil will relieve the "mood swings". Thanks again for the update and continue to keep us all updated!
 
Cindy,
Thank heavens a doctor "gets it" ! I bet you won't have any withdrawal from the Cyrabalta because he added another drug to get you through! Keep us posted girl! My prayers are with you. Feel better!

Deb
 
Hi Happy - I had the SAME experience with Cyrabalta. I was on prozac and it was working beautifully for my mood swings and depression. I went on the Cyrabalta to address my pain, but found that I was a lot more depressed, tearful and VERY short with my kiRAB. I stayed on it for about 6 months and then asked my doc to put me back on the prozac, so my kiRAB wouldn't have to live with a crazy mom and my husband wouldn't have to put up with my mood swings. I'm much better now. BTW the Cyrabalta never did address my nerve pain or back pain.
 
Hi Happy,
I agree with Pepper....see your doctor. Very few meRAB are right the first time. Adjustments are made according to how your body responRAB and your specific issues and neeRAB. Good luck.

Deb
 
They stopped Paxil due to going on Cyrabalta...the Dr said it would help with the PTSD that I was taking paxil for. So the Dr had me stop the paxil and start the Cyrabalta the very next day. The PTSD has been fine since starting the Cyrabalta. It's the "new" mood swings that are driving me crazy now. I snap at my kiRAB for no reason. I yell at my hubby. I cry a lot and I am not a crier. Now I feel depressed. Cyrabalta also is to help with the nerve pain but I feel the same it has not helped. I also am now having severe leg cramps. It's been 9 weeks of being on the Cyrabalta and I am worse then when I was just on Paxil. I do feel like I am losing my mind. I am also jittery all the time too. Thanks, Cindy
 
Thanks Deb, I did read your post but have not found my answer on it or any other post.
Cindy
 
Pepper I started on 30 and now I am taking 60 once a day at dinner.
thanks, Cindy
 
Thanks Everyone!
I'm glad to be off the Cyrabalta. It didn't help with the nerve pain but it did give me major muscle cramps in my legs! I hope I have no withdrawl effects!!!
Cindy
 
Just heard back from my Dr's office after waiting for two days.
They said to try it for another week at 60mg...if that doesn't work then call them and they will switch it to 30mg....
I still feel the same....
Cindy
 
Hi Happy,
I think the bottom line is that if you have seen a big difference in your personality and mood on this drug and it's not for the good, then I would see your doctor and discuss this with him/her. This is a strong drug with the potential to greatly alter brain chemistry as it affects not only the serotonin but also the norepinephrine. Good luck and keep us posted.

Deb
 
If this medication is altering your lifestyle "negatively", then you shouldn't be on it. Anti-depressants can have the complete opposite response in making the patient worse with moodiness, to include having horrible bad thoughts. This is a serious adverse side effect.

I would call your doctor and tell him what's happening and how severe it really is. Be very specific. Ask to be weaned off it now and try something else. It obviously isnt helping your nerve pain and it's effecting you mentally.

Call your doctor right away. Keep us posted.
 
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