Posted by Glydin on April 28, 2006, at 21:23:20
In reply to Re: Panic attack on Cymbalta! What to do???, posted by addinbc on April 28, 2006, at 18:34:45
It is very likely that Cymbalta as a SSNRI could cause an intense upgrade in anxiety due to the effect on norepinepherine. This could be a startup thing and as you (and your brain) adjust this might pass - it often does for alot of folks. I urge you to try and do what you can to give it a fair trial. Using a benzo during startup saved me from not missing out on a good treatment when I began Lexapro. I had the same response on startup as you have found even though I was starting a SSRI.
It's very easy to want to chuck the whole idea when there is startup anxiety and panic, but giving it a fair trial might turn out to be a good move for you.
Good luck.
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