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4186651 tn?1357830957

Being over medicated?

Was on Cymnbalta 60mg sleep all day and walk around in zombie like state! Very lethargic. I'm cutting myself down to 30mg and Dr agreed,  finally!! Doctor feels I'm sensitive to meds. Anyone else have the same issues?
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4186651 tn?1357830957
My doctor has also mentioned trying Topomax with the cymbalta. Any experience with this Med?
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4186651 tn?1357830957
Hi Selma! That explains a lot! I've had that happen before with meds never understood why though. Now it makes more sense! Thxs
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Hi...many of us with Ehlers-Danlos can also lead to med sensitivities,,,,,so it is not uncommon.....I had 2 surgeries...b4 my Chiari DX and the same meds I had for the first one, I could not have for the second, and then the meds I had for the second I could not have for my Chiari surgery....

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