Combanition of taking cymbalta and lyrica even tho I am not depressed or have fibromyalgia

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I don't know why you would need to take either one of these meds if you have not been diagnosed with depression, fibromyalgia, post-herpatic neuralgia, or diabetic nerve pain. Sometimes if you are depressed, you will also experience body aches and pains that are unexplained. Cymbalta has been advertised to help not only with depression, but also for the pain that sometimes goes with it. Lyrica is a scheduled drug, and can become habit forming if abused. With both of these medications you should never discontinue them without talking to your physician, and tapering off the dose. I know this from having been prescribed both. I no longer take the cymbalta, but I still take Lyrica, and it has been a wonderful medication for me. I have post-herpatic neuralgia, and it really helps. But the most wonderful thing about it, was I had suffered for years with unexplained body aches, and tenderness. After being on the Lyrica for about 3 weeks, I noticed that I could get out of bed in the morning without feeling like I was 90 yrs. old. Also the body aches were almost totally alieviated. My doctor has helped me find a dose that keeps me pain free. I know it is a new medicine, but I think that it is great. One side effect that I suffered was an increased appetite. I gained almost 40 pds. in 6 months, everything tasted so good. My doctor has given me another medication to help decrease my appetite, and I have lost 25 pds. It has made it possible for me to keep taking the Lyrica. I wonder if they have ever thought about giving this medication to people with Anorexia, or those suffering from Chemo. Oh well, that is my expericence with Lyrica. I hope it helps.

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 Also, It would help to know why they are prescribed to you, that someone taking them can give you an answer on their effectiveness in one area.

From what I know, Lyrica is similar to Gabapentin, with antiepiletic, analgesic, and anxiolitic properties. It's been studied for use in a variety of disorders, including as add-on and monotherapy in refractory or partial seizures, diabetic neuropathy, surgical dental pain and other pain syndromes, postherpetic neuralgia, and social anxiety disorders.

 Cymbalta is classified as an antidepressant that belongs to the Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor class. It has also been shown to be effective in improving painful physical symptoms (e.g. back pain, shoulder pain) also used for management of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

One thing to remember, is that many times doctors will prescribe medications within one class, that actually have a therepeutic use for another ailment.....for example, sometimes anticonvulsants are used for mood stabilizers, some antidepressants are used as a sleeping aid, etc. It's important to discuss this information with your doctor. It's part of your patient's rights to be informed. Another good resource is your Pharmacist. They are more than happy to print out medication information for you. Only you doctor can tell you what use he/she is prescribing these medications for you.