"i have been taking cymbalta for 15 months now. first 30mg and then six months later up it to 60mgs/day. it was prescribed to me for clinical depression.  it works for the depression and i also noticed it has worked very well for anxiety also.  my md and i have discussed that i probably have had this anxiety disorder for some time and curtailed with the depression, cymbalta has done well for both.  side effects are weight gain (5-10 lbs), and bad withdrawal effects if you miss a day or two - headaches.  otherwise, the medication has worked very well and i feel like i can live my life again."