Anyone on Cymbalta and crave alcohol???

[rtjrevie]

So this is my second time trying Cymbalta. I was on it about 6 months ago and didn't think it did much for my pain. I have fibromyalgia. My PMD then had me try Savella which I did not do well on, so back to Cymbalta. Now I have realized that it does help with my anxiety but I really think I crave alcohol when I am on it. I am not a big drinker, but last time I was on it I started to crave it. When I went off of the Cymbalta the craving went away. Now that I am back on it, I feel the crave again. I know this sounds weird, just wandering if this is all in my head or if there is something here? I do control the cravings, like I said... not a big drinker. Maybe a glass of wine or a beer here and there, but now I have that craving everynight, when generally I don't???

[rtjrevie]

Thanks for the resposes. I am not "giving in to the cravings." I just find it odd that I have them, and last time I went off the Cymbalta they subsided. I stay away from alcohol, I don't need that problem too. Thanks again

[nursegirl6572]

It COULD be related, as these meds affect everyone differently.

As long as you're not giving into the cravings, you're fine.  After some time, they should diminish, and then resolve completely.  If it gets really bad, certainly discuss it with your doctor.

Please be very careful, as typically alcohol is contraindicated with these meds.  Your doc would be able to tell you what's okay and what isn't.  Most docs will say an OCCASIONAL single glass of wine or beer is okay, but again, ask your doc first.

Personally, since you're having these cravings, I would steer clear of it all together.

Good luck!!

[drifter0213]

in terms of addiction (not saying you have one) cravings eventually go away :)