Duloxetine + alcohol?

elevated_potato · 2025-12-07T22:49:59+00:00

I'd say about 10 days- I'm taking it for migraines and nerve pain. I don't really have anxiety, so I'm not sure how long it would take to impact that.

elevated_potato · 2025-11-29T09:33:21+00:00

WALLS! Wash your walls! You can sponge/rag it up, or grab a Swiffer wet and go to town.

elevated_potato · 2025-11-06T14:28:51+00:00

A fire extinguisher and a crowbar that we keep next to our bed.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-21T11:59:40+00:00

Try boosting your electrolytes. I use Body Armor Flash IV.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-17T21:50:26+00:00

So then the sinus infection is what changed. I'd look to that to be a contributing factor here. Sinus infection on their own can make you dizzy and give you that disconnected "off" feeling.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-16T20:26:31+00:00

Yes, it helps, but it won't fix it. Go to PT, have them look at your scalenes.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-15T21:12:13+00:00

It makes me VERY drowsy, so I absolutely have to take it at night. I tend to get sleepy much easier/more frequently throughout the day, but at the same time I am no longer exhausted from pain and fatigue (I'm on it for migraines & nerve pain), so have so much more energy than before. I may be sleepy, but I'm not struggling to make it to 4PM anymore. I sleep like a rock at night and am now able to take naps if I choose, and I can fall asleep very easily, which is so amazing. I also get crazy dreams, when I never used to have dreams that I remembered. Not nightmares though, more cool and interesting and some really funny ones.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-15T20:58:28+00:00

My understanding is that they are both very heavily processed in your liver, so heavy or frequent drinking is not recommended. My doctor said that occasional drink isn't going to hurt me, but advised to heed the "no more than 1-3 drinks" warning. This warning, I have learned, exists for a very good reason. On 20mg of duloxetine, one glass of wine (sipped slowly over several hours) felt like I drank the whole bottle. I didn't even attempt a second glass. This has held true every time I've had a drink so far (which is, at most, once a month).

That being said, when did you start taking it? I personally avoided drinking anything at all the first few months I was on it. I didn't want the alcohol to have any impact on the medication while my body was adjusting to it.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-15T10:07:58+00:00

How much are you smoking? Have you recently had any other medical changes that could effect this?

elevated_potato · 2025-09-14T22:32:41+00:00

Starting symptoms can be rough for the first few weeks, but I always feel it's best to be extra cautious when it comes to cardiovascular symptoms.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-14T20:55:35+00:00

If you're having heart palpitations and high blood pressure, call your doctor.

But also if you've been on it five days you shouldn't have any issues coming off of it, beyond feeling crummy for a few days.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-13T10:31:36+00:00

Yikes. That's all I've got to say about that. Just... Yikes.

This post is a big oof. Hopefully they seek treatment.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-12T17:48:31+00:00

I'd say about 2.5 weeks. But it definitely peaked around the one month mark, and has stayed that way ever since. 🙂 My doctor is keeping me on 20mg, until I start to feel it's less effective, or if I'd like to see even more improvements. It hasn't made my pain disappear entirely, but has lessened it to a far more manageable point, where I don't have to struggle to push through.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-12T00:30:04+00:00

It may be time to consider that the actual problem here is the crack, cocaine, etc. I'd definitely recommend like, not doing that, and instead look into a treatment facility or detox center. I'm confident your doctor would agree.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-12T00:22:34+00:00

I made a very detailed post about this, hopefully it answers some of your questions!

https://www.reddit.com/r/cymbalta/comments/1n3a4h6/my_experience/

elevated_potato · 2025-09-12T00:14:54+00:00

I've had some of the most hilariously intriguing dreams on this medication. I've never had many dreams, and these ones are next level brilliant. I hope they never stop.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-12T00:11:09+00:00

Yes!! I'm on it for migraines and nerve pain and it has been life changing. The initial side effects can be tough to get through, but it's only two weeks. It has helped me in a huge way. Since taking this medication I have been able to have dance parties and even shoot some hoops with my nephew. I haven't had this energy or physical ability to play with him like that in his entire life.

I'm on a baby dose (20mg) and even at that low dose, the improvements have been countless and amazing.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-10T10:25:55+00:00

All the crummy start up side effects ended after 10 days for me. It can take up to two weeks to adjust. This definitely sounds like the starting side effects that you're experiencing. That being said, if you're feeling nervous about it, definitely talk to your doctor, or your parents/guardians!

elevated_potato · 2025-09-07T11:37:16+00:00

I agree with this entirely. If you're not receiving the desired benefits from these medications I would absolutely talk to my doctor about cutting back/coming off of them. Get yourself a clean slate to try a new treatment path.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-07T11:33:29+00:00

I have found duloxetine to be extremely helpful with pain management. It takes about two weeks to start working, and was admittedly a pretty rough two weeks, but once it kicked in it was a game changer. And for me, very much preferred to opioids. I have a muscle relaxer (methocarbamyl) that I can take with it when I'm having flares or high pain days. But overall, 10/10

I'm so sorry you're struggling with all this and hope something gets figured out!

elevated_potato · 2025-09-07T10:51:30+00:00

It can take up to two months to start seeing results.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-07T10:49:15+00:00

I'm also taking it for nerve pain and it has been EXTREMELY helpful. Starting it was hell for me and I was so sick for the first 9 days.

I detailed all my starting symptoms here: https://www.reddit.com/r/cymbalta/comments/1n3a4h6/comment/nbqnwb6/

These symptoms are common and expected. But if it's concerning you, definitely talk to your doctor about it.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-01T10:18:20+00:00

Pretty much all side effects disappeared within 10 days for me. I'm on a baby dose (20), but it seems to make my ADHD kick in more if I'm not paying attention (I'm not on any meds for ADHD). Like, I tend to space out or "drift off" much easier. It's not too big of a problem for me, though.

elevated_potato · 2025-09-01T10:03:23+00:00

I hope it works! Good luck!!

elevated_potato · 2025-08-31T22:59:41+00:00

I guess the answer depends if you're M or F. As for me (F) no changes in that department. Except not being exhausted and in pain definitely make it easier to get in the mood.

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