Aibu to be worried to take duloxetine

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Rizzo111 · 07/04/2024 00:45

I have health anxiety
been in a major depressive episode
awaiting adhd assessment

my dr has prescribed me duloxetine (30mg) however now I’m scared as seen reviews that it can be fatal? Any views? I’m desperate for help

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JanglingJack · 07/04/2024 01:20

It's the best thing that ever happened to me after being trapped on Venlafaxine for nigh on 20 years.

It seems so much softer, and I am much calmer in spite of them being in the SNRI group with similarities.

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Rizzo111 · 07/04/2024 01:16

Thank you all that is so good to hear. I couldn’t admit this elsewhere but I do have suicidal thoughts at times and feel at my lowest. I’m desperate to get my mental health sorted for my dd who needs me so much

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Cristall · 07/04/2024 01:16

I refused to take duloxetine. There was a class action lawsuit in America (where it’s sold under the name Cymbalta) because people said they had severe withdrawal symptoms and suicidal thoughts.

Also people have talked about sexual dysfunction as a result of taking it, saying they have genital numbness and difficulty climaxing, and the problems don’t go away after they stop taking the drug - they are permanently damaged.

Af the end of the day your doctor doesn’t tell you what to do - they advise and you make your own decisions.

Mydoghealsmyheart · 07/04/2024 01:04

I take it and have found it really effective against anxiety. I would try it and see how it goes. Wishing you peace and better health.

AssassinsEyebrow · 07/04/2024 01:03

What first post said. Be reassured that if there was a serious risk then your doctor wouldn't have prescribed it without telling you so - and it would only be prescribed by a psychiatrist, not a GP.

Look at roaccotane for example. It's well known to commonly cause such severe side effects that it's been directly responsible for suicides and so it can only be prescribed by specialists & then only after a careful assessment of the suitability of the patient AND a clear discussion with the patient so that they can make a fully informed choice.

I went on duloextine when very severely depressed with severe anxiety (and ADD)...not only did it probably save my life but I'm doing brilliantly several years on.

You'll be fine, op

Aroundthebend · 07/04/2024 00:58

I have taken this for over 10 years, absolutely no problems. ANY drug can be fatal to someone somewhere , there will always be risk with medication but for the vast, vast majority the benefits are far higher.

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