My doctor put me on both, but from my research, it seems like its not the best combo. Any thoughts?
Hey, I was on both. My neurologist & my G.P. prescribed them. The combination did not go to well with me. I was already on Tegretol, but when I added Cymbalta to the mix… I was just a different person & felt worse than ever. Tried it for a bit over a month, but then Neuro prescribed Lyrica. I have felt so much better on this combo. Sally
Oh, sorry. I’m not sure if it’s safe. It was never mentioned. All I know is that it was not good for me. It’s a pitty some doctors prescribe meds without actually discussing the side effects & interactions etc. some times my pharmacist has been the one to tell me these things when filling a script. Kindest regards to you. Sally : )
hi - although i was just now was prescribed this combo (of Cymbalta and Tegretol) - i understood it's NOT that safe. (but again - i'm not a doctor etc.)
i'm now on 90 mg cymbalta. and doctor said he wanted to add also tegretol - but i first have to get off a bit of the cymbalta to 60 mg and only add a low dose of tegretol - and report him of any significant side effect.
i understand there is one side effect (but forgot what) that they are afraid of. some (rare) possibilty of effecting the heart or kidneys - don't really remember. but i know he was very carful about it. that's why i really not sure if i should start myself.
Call Pharmacist !!!!