I have a family member who is on cymbalta, and I am about to see a Dr. reguarding some depression/perimenopausal/aadd? (not sure what the diagnosis will be) and I was curious about the cymbalta. Is this something I should talk to my doctor about. I have been diagnosed since 1990 with depression, however the more they learn about the adult attention defecit dissorder and being in a perimenopausal state, these days I am just not completely convinced that it is 100% depression. I am 52 and feel like I am living a life in hell most times. I have been drug free for 8 years and struggle severely with mood swings, depression, memory loss (extreme memory loss). On rare occasion I do have a glass of wine and that is it. This is why I pose the question. Does it take a long time for Cymbalta to build in your system? Will a glass of wine be harmful if you are on the cymbalta. What other options would you recommend?
Q: if you have had 1 drink with a small amount of alcohol are you safe to take cymbalta?
Hi there
I am sure this question gets asked a lot...I would definitely recommend asking your doctor about drinking in moderation and taking Cymbalta.
In the meantime here is a good article about what you might expect if you drink alcohol and take Cymbalta...it says you can expect symptoms of depression and that it will affect your motor performance.
I hope this helps some...let us know what happens with your decision.
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