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Have lots of neuro/parasthasia 5 months. neurologist thinks it's anxiety, i don't. started cymbalta (duloxetine) 9 day ago. doesn't do anything. still dizzy/twitchg?

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Continue Cymbalta (duloxetine): It is too early to tell if the Cymbalta (duloxetine) is helping. Continue on the medication for at least 4-6 weeks.

Answered 6/24/2014

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