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good evening lovely people,I hope you are enjoying the cool weather.i have been on Amitriptyline for more than 8weeks and haven't seen any difference, my GP wants to put me on duloxetine,I hope I spelt it correctly..has anyone tried it and if so can you drive with it?

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DizzytwoModerator

Hi, you may like to check out the search box. Has its one of the few meds prescribed for fibro I know plenty of our members have either tried it or taking that particular med. So you may find some posts, past and present that may be of interest to you.

Sorry I can't offer any personal opinions on that medication. I have never used it xx

Momo

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YMEPLEASE in reply to Dizzytwo

I will do, thx xx

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LisaSnowFMA UK Volunteer

You could search using its brand name Cymbalta too.

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PAULINE15

I tried it but didn’t get on with it… it made me feel very cold… maybe I should try it again in a heatwave 🤣🤣

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uggycat

Hi i guess have to put some trust in docs but my advice is do your own research before you get in to deep. l have posted on another site i think as part of there training all medics who prescribe meds should be put on them for six months and then try and come off them(just making a point then they would know more about them)

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Oh you made me laugh. Have a lovely day.

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TinaBSheffield45

Morning, I have been on Duloxetine for a couple of years now. I find it really helps me. I have Fibromyalgia. It has helped me reduce my pain relief, and yes, I find it doesn't affect driving. I find it just makes alcohol have a quicker effect, but fine other than that. Give it a go, you may find it works for you too. If not, you can always try something else.

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YMEPLEASE in reply to TinaBSheffield45

Thank you so much hun xx

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Westiebabe

Yes you can drive with it I’ve never been told not too. Honestly it’s been wonderful for me been on it for two yrs now and no problems at all

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YMEPLEASE in reply to Westiebabe

Thank you lovely xx

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adri_ela2000

I had been on duloxetine for 2 years.The first 3 days I slept a lot.Duloxetine helped me with pain,but I sweat a lot and for this reason I stopped it.

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