"i have been on cymbalta for several years. the pain i had prior to this medication was life changing. i worked in retail for 18yrs and needed to function physically to be effective at work. when i was given the cymbalta i think i called it an answer to my prayers. then i lost my job and insurance. cymbalta has no generic sub and is $150 per month without insurance. that was financially hard on my family. i tried to go off it on my own and had horrible side effects including panic attacks, heart and blood pressure problems. forced to continue this medication i spent $1800 in a year to stay sane. my doctor gave me a three week plan to get off cymbalta. now i am on the 3rd week and still having side effects. "