4th day on Cymbalta - Pain Management Message Board

milwood353 · 01-21-2008, 10:22 AM

I started taking Cymbalta on Friday the 18th and have had three doses, one capsule taken at 8PM. I have noticed that about 45 mins to an hour after each does my face and upper chest area becomes very flushed and a light sweat followed by a mild headache which last about 30 mins. This has happened with each does and I'm kind of concerned whether to take the next schedule does tonight. Any thought on the matter would be welcomed.

Thanks,

Woody

Love2cook · 01-21-2008, 11:36 AM

I've been on it (30mg every morning) for 2 wks now. Only thing I noticed was some headaches early on, like in the first 3-5 days. But I don't seem to be having any more problems with that. If I were you, I'd call the dr or your pharmacy to check with them.

Good luck~
Elaine

Arthr Itis · 01-21-2008, 11:55 AM

I think you should definately call your doctor.
Fred

RUDYRX · 01-21-2008, 01:22 PM

Having had a lot of experience with Cymbalta, headache is very common during the first few days of therapy or dosage increases. However the flushing and sweating could be a problem that I am not familiar with.
As a caution I would call your doctor and leave a message for your doctor about your concerns. Cymbalta is a drug that works on both seritonin and norepinephrine receptor sites in the body. As a results it affects also receptors sites of these two neurotransmitter's receptors at sites all over the body and not just the brain, so there are many resulting side affects that one can display.

Just to be safe give your doc a ring today and check.
RUDYRX

ms_west · 01-21-2008, 02:41 PM

I agree. I would definitely call your doctor. Better safe then sorry.