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What Causes Sleep Disturbances After Having Cymbalta?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Question: My nights and days are turned around this being my sixth full week on cymbalta. Get to sleep around 5-7 am and sleep until noon to 4 pm. How long until this abates, any suggestions? I am nearly 79 and was on prozac for 30+ years. Dottie Y. York, PA
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Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It would take 4 to 6 weeks

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Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.

Usually antidepressant like cymbalta takes 4 to 6 weeks to show response, but it is not a sedative antidepressant. If you have sleep disturbance, you can try low dose benzodiazepine like xanax or klonopin on sos basis after psychiatrist consultation.

In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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What Causes Sleep Disturbances After Having Cymbalta?

Brief Answer: It would take 4 to 6 weeks Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. Usually antidepressant like cymbalta takes 4 to 6 weeks to show response, but it is not a sedative antidepressant. If you have sleep disturbance, you can try low dose benzodiazepine like xanax or klonopin on sos basis after psychiatrist consultation. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist