Duloxetine

[Annab124]

I have been taxing 60mg of duloxetine for a few months now . Recently I’ve been getting nightmares and had itchy skin , im wondering if this can be caused by the meds ?

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I only took it for 3 days, it made me dizzy, feeling sick and had no energy and was like a zombie. Only moved for bed to sofa and slept all the time

[Annab124 in reply to Hidden]

Aw that sounds horrible! I was fine for months but I’m. Wondering if this could be the meds

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Good morning Annab it maybe the medication. I know I am sure to dream if I take my relaxer med in the evening. Strange I know when it's suppose to help relax me and help me get a better night's sleep.

Meds can make you itch that's for sure. I tried Tramadol and I itched something awful.

I would go and let your GP know what's happening. Just because a side effect is not listed this does not mean you can't be suffering something because of any medication you may be taking. Please have a word with your GP he maybe able to give you something for your itching or even change your medication Good luck I hope you get it sorted soon xx

Momo

[Annab124 in reply to Dizzytwo]

Good morning ! Thanks for your reply I do appreciate it . I went to the doctors with this around 2 months back an they said it’s probs scabies but then I saw another doc who said it wasn’t an i defo don’t think it’s scabies . I’ll go to the docs Friday thank you ❤️

[Annab124]

Thank you for your reply ! Over Christmas I did drink alcohol a few days but other wise I never drink ! The only other meds I take is the contraception pill. Xxx

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Hello again, I think we might have chatted before, I’ve been on one table 60mg for 2 years now, I always take mine just before bedtime and I ve done very well on this, perhaps you could give your surgery a call and ask if they could give you a call back with advice on this, do you feel better being on this the last few months ?? , I have gained some weight but it’s given me my mojo back and been so much happier in myself coping with fibro etc xx

[Annab124 in reply to YASMINTINA]

I’m so glad to hear it’s helped you an yes it’s changed my life ! I was so scared to start the tablets but I have so many more good days than bad now . It’s really numbed my symptoms .Obvs they are still there but no where near as bad. Yeah I have no clue why I’m so itchy xx

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Annab124]

So good like me you are getting on better, I have a rub of E45 that’s helpful for skin xx

[Mackembabe]

I was put on this and it gave me terrible itching especially at night didn't help at all so was taken off it. Love & Hugs Xx

[Suffolklady]

Hi there. I am due to start this drug in the next few days as my doctor has prescribed it for my chronic pain. I did try it last year for a short time but I found it was making me anxious which apparently is a side-effect in the first few days according to him. He has suggested I have another go at it to see if it will help. I feel quite worried about it as I am on a lot of medication and I don’t want to upset how I am feeling now which isn’t great to be honest. Have you any advice on how you all felt when you first went on it. I feel quite worried about it as I am on a lot of medication and I don’t want to upset how I am feeling now especially anxiety.

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Suffolklady]

Hello there I am in Suffolk so I’m guessing that’s where your title comes from ? I cannot remember any side effects from duloxtene settles quite nicely and and never looked back, no anxiety and coping with Fibro etc so much more positive in myself, can always ask surgery if your doctor can give you a booked call back about any concerns you have for a piece of mind, I’ve even found my local pharmist lady very helpful for a chat. Xx

[Suffolklady in reply to YASMINTINA]

That’s good to hear. I tried it last year but it was amongst other drugs I was trying out and I was on one then off trying another and feeling bad so I didn’t know whether i was coming or going. When I tried it think I was so stressed out I gave in to it all. The GP did say it might make you feel anxious inside for a week or so but persevere that’s what worries me as I’ve had meds before like that and it’s not nice. I need it for pain so I’m hoping it works for me.

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Suffolklady]

I hope things settle down for you, I know what you mean I take I take Lansoprazole for hiatas hernia, duloxtene for fibro/anxiety , codiene is there but for occasional use, my stomach does not like too many pills , my fibro body differently likes warmth and not the cold damp Winter months, roll on late Spring xx

[Suffolklady in reply to YASMINTINA]

Or even Summer. Take care

[Suffolklady]

Thank you that’s helpful. I did get some CBD oil but haven’t tried it out as yet as there was a lot of other things going on medicine wise so didn’t want to mask this but will give it a go. Does the anxiety subside with time on duloxatine or is it a permanent side effect? It was expensive and a minefield of different products out there are confusing to get the right one.

[Suffolklady]

I have got Best Life 10% (1000mg) As I said I did start to use it but I was starting other medications and there was a lot going on so I decided to not carry on as I might not see the benefits. I only took it for about a week I think. Thank you for your help.

[Suffolklady]

Thank you