Cymbalta - AM or PM ?

[Jackie100]

My Dr. just switched me from Effexor XR to Cymbalta. I  took my first dose of Cymbalta in the evening, because the script said it caused drowsiness.  I was wide awake all night and went to work the following day.  Has anyone had a problem with this med at night?  Now I'm not taking anything. I'm a mess.  Probably going through withdrawals.  Please help.  I can't reach my doctor.  

[Hensley258]

How long were you taking Effexor? Did you make the switch to Cymbalta because your Effexor stopped working for you?

[Jackie100]

I was on Effexor XR for just alittle over a year, I think.  Yes, I was taken off it because it had not been working for me.  
Thanks,
Jackie100

[rollercoaster1958]

I take my Cymbalta in the morning, always have (nearly a year now).

[rollercoaster1958]

I also take Trazadone at night to help me sleep.

[Jackie100]

Thank you!  I've been taking Cymbalta in the monring for 2 days now.  So far, so good.
Take Care!
Jackie100

[bev62]

What dosage of Effexor were you on, and what dosage of Cymbalta did you start with? My doctor said that he was going to put me on Cymbalta also.  I'm on 150mg of Effexor and it just don't seem to help anymore. I wondered if I would go to the same dosage of Cymbalta.

[middy10]

I have been on Effexor XR at 225mg. for one year and the doctor is switching me to Cymbalta.  He told me that the standard dose of Cymbalta is 60mg.  I don't know how that measures up to Effexor XR.  Do you think it will equal the 225 mg. dose?  Sorry, I'm not being much help to you, just have the same problem.  How did your doctor tell you to taper off Effexor XR?  Thanks.  middy10

[carol430]

I'm taking zoloft and have for years... My doctor is thinking about switching me to Cymbalta... for fibromyalgia pain.  Think it might help?