I'm bipolar & confused. doc put me on cymbolta for my fibro. i am confused. i was told not to take if bipolar by someone cause its bad? is that true?

Try to avoid SNRI's: If you have bipolar disorder it is not optimal for you to be on an antidepressant provided that it is avoidable. The risk is an increase in cycles, mania, and nixed mood states. In your situation you must weigh the benefits vs. The risks.

Doctor Confab: It sounds like your primary care doctor and psychiatrist need to have a conference, so that both are on the same page with your treatment. Unfortunately there can be many miscommunications when medical visits last only a few minutes. Important connections (like risk of mood episodes in bipolar d/o with snri's) can be missed. If you're going to stay on cymbalta, (duloxetine) stay on your depakote, for sure!