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    Why does my husband sleep so much when on Cymbalta?

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    My husband has been taking Cymbalta 60mg for over 4 weeks now, he sleeps so much during the day, some weeks he's Ok and gets things done but if he has done a little physical work he's stuffed the next few days. He is so deflated, I'm getting tired of his sleeping patterns and his attitude. He says he doesn't know how to feel or think. When will these anti depressants finally kick in?
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    Somnolence is a known side-effect of taking Cymbalta, though it does not apply to all people who have been prescribed it.

    Sometimes matching the “right” anti-depressant to the “right” person is a matter of trial and error. I suggest that you encourage your husband to wait for another couple of weeks - if he does not notice an improvement in his mood and less somnolence then going  back to his prescribing doctor, discussing the option of another     anti-depressant with him/her, would be a good plan.

    All the best.

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    lane

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    Hi, I have personal experience with anti depressants. Agree with the above. I've found that it takes a few months of taking one before noticing it's full effect. I struggled with tiredness too & although depression contributes to this, found out I was very low in Vitamin D & Iron which made it worse. It might be worth getting these checked as tests for Iron stores & Vitamin D are not in a standard blood count. If he's still tired after months, it might be worth asking a Dr to check his adrenal glands & thyroid.
    Hope it gets better.

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