"i am taking 60 mg of cymbalta for anxiety and depression.  previously i had been on lexapro (which gave me nightmares) and paxil, which worked for a time but sent me into a relapse when i was weaned off of it.  i have noticed a few side effects - the most predominant one is that it makes me very tired.  i don&#039;t have much of an appetite, but when i do, i crave sweets and have put on a few pounds as a result.  very little sex drive, though it was low to begin with.  although the medication has helped to keep my anxiety at a manageable level, my general mood has been very blank - i feel very little in the way of happiness or sadness.  my doctor has suggested either switching to a higher dose (120 mg) of cymbalta, or changing to zoloft or paxil."