Has anyone taken Cymbalta for depression / anxiety? Do you recommend it? I’m so scared of meds!! WhAt side effects to be aware of (short and long term)

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I tried it without any side effects. Hope it helps you!

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My wife used it for a while and the efficacy went down over time, the withdrawals however we're not fun to deal with.

Asked the wife and she said yes

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