wieght loss with meds???? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

dove062476 · 11-11-2005, 08:47 PM

I have been on cymbalta for 2 weeks. I have lost 14 lbs! I asked my doc if my weight was part of my pain. He ofcourse said yes. I topped out at 201 and was steady at 196. I now wiegh 182! My pain is almost gone in my hips, and i love the wieght loss. Now only if I can get back down to my pre pregnancy wieght of 132 I'd be happy.
My concern you ask? Well, as I read the long term effects it had stated that there was a high risk of anorexia. I still have quite an appetite, but I do not eat as much. Has anyone here had this experience, or does anyone have any further info? I dont want to loose too much wieght, and I dont want to become anorexic. I would be happy at 140 lbs.

April414 · 11-11-2005, 11:16 PM

Cymbalta makes you lose weight? Wow! I didn't know that. I've gotten kinda lax at reading the leaflets that come with my meds. I knew I couldn't eat as much, even pizza as I used to could. In fact I could pizza with the best of 'em. I used to could eat a whole large by myself! I haven't done that in a while, In fact I got one tonught and I ate 3 pieces, only 3, I couldn't eat another bite. I just looked at it. I was actually wondering if something else about my body was off. I am sooo glad I got back on the computer tonight and saw your post. I've also got to where I drink less Dr. Pepper. Wow, I've been wanting to lose some weight for some time now. I willl be mentioning this side effect to my drs. though so they can warn any of their slender patients. Thanks for letting me know.
April

Glojer · 11-12-2005, 09:21 AM

I'm shocked!!! a medicine for pain that doesn't make you gain weight. Hallelujuh!!!! Thanks for the info if it is ever suggested to me I won't be so quick to say no thanks. Most drugs like that put weight on and I have a hard enough time without drugs.

dove062476 · 11-12-2005, 11:35 AM

Cymbalta is an antidepressant. How ever it blocks the pain messages from the brain to the pain. A side effect is the suppressed appetite. I have pain everywhere, especially in my hips. I was also prescribed an anti-inflamatory for the intense pain. So far I have not had to use it. I wait until I am in tears to use any pain meds. Please talk to your doc. I would hate to mislead anyone. There may be info on this med I do not know of.
April414, let me know how you do.

csavage · 11-13-2005, 10:47 PM

It is good to hear that you are having some positive side effects from Cymbalta. Not everyone reacts to this medicine in the same manner, however.

I did not do well on Cymbalta, and within 4 months of treatment I had to change medicines because I didn't do well with the effect on my dopamine levels (brain chemical, such as serotonin). I became very flat emotionally or I would drop into a deeper depression.

I was devasted that the medication did not help me as my first month I felt better than I had in years. I had less pain, more energy and a decreased appetite! I hope the effects you are experiencing continue - I wish you sincere Good Luck!

Carla