"i would have rated cymbalta a 10 if not for lowered libido &amp; difficulty going off of it (not uncommon for most all ad&#039;s). 

i took for 6 years after an episode of anxiety &amp; depression. i would still be taking it but it effect was dropping off after about 6 years so i switched meds (wish i hadn&#039;t have messed with switching but that&#039;s another story). 

the only side effect i noticed consistently over 6 years was decreased libido. i&#039;m sure there were initial start up effects but i was such a nervous wreck that i either didn&#039;t notice or don&#039;t remember. 

it was a great med for me &amp; i wish it still worked."