Posted by Paul_d_234 on September 18, 2004, at 8:45:05
In reply to Re: Zoloft to Cymbalta Journal (Day 3), posted by Paul_d_234 on September 16, 2004, at 15:36:30
> > Day 1 - 9/14
> >
> > Have been tapering off of Zoloft from 100MG down to 50MG last week. Attempting to get off Zoloft cause of weight gain and sexual side affects.
> >
> > Have been depression/anxiety free for 5 years on Zoloft but weight gain (70#s) has been impossible to get rid of - even with heavy exercise and dieting.
> >
> > 50mg Zoloft
> > 30mg Cymbalta taken in evening.
> >
> > First night had a bit of trouble staying asleep. Woke up a few times. Seemed to a bit more "energized" at night - nothing significant to report as this is the first day.
> >
> > Plan is to stay on 50mg Zoloft and 30mg Cymbalta for two weeks and then drop Zoloft to 25mg for 2 more weeks. Will go to 60 mg Cymbalta and 0mg zoloft in 4 weeks if side effects are low.
> >
> > Paul
>
>
> Day 3 on same doses (30mg Cymbalta and 50mg Zoloft), so far so good. No side effects to speak of.
>Day 5 on same doses (30 mg Cymbalta and 50 mg Zoloft). So far, so good EXCEPT noticed on Day 4 (Friday) tirenedness in afternoon and some slight "weirdness" feeling in morning. Sleeping is fine (not mid-night awakening).
Sexual drive is same as before - no change.
Weight is same - no change this week - although I seem to be less hungry - notice I am eating dinner at about 8-9 pm rather than 7PM cause I am not yet hungry
Thats all for now.
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