"i have been on cymbalta for 6 years. it was a life saver for me as i was unable to take the ssris due to retinal detachment, and the older type of medicines did little for me. during the first 2 weeks of cymbalta, nausea was the most common side effect but that only lasted for approx 3-4 weeks. this medicine gave me my life back after suffering for years from fear and anxiety. thanks eli lilly."