Question:
Just switched to new anti depressant cymbalta, will it hurt my pouch?

i looked it up on the internet and there were cautions about ulcers and bleeding. any contraindications for rny gastric bypass patients? My dr. knows about my wls but i forgot to ask him specifically. the med is great so i hope i dont have to stop it.i am on protonix too.patsy in las vegas    — PATSY N. (posted on March 19, 2005)

March 20, 2005
I kept hoping somebody with personal experience would answer your question but since noboday has come forward yet I guess I will tell you about my sister-in-law. She started Cymbalta about two weeks ago, now she hasn't had gastric surgery but she has been having stomach cramps and constant pain in her stomach every time she eats. She is thinking about asking her doctor to change just due to the fact that her stomach doesn't appear to be handling it well. So I would recommend reminding your doctor that you had gastric surgery and just double check and then if you begin to have problems, be sure to tell him right away!! Good Luck, Kelly
   — Kelly MzKelz Valdez

March 20, 2005
I started taking Cymbalta before I had RNY in January. It is a good anti-depressant. I find that I can only take it at night. I get very nausea from it. Sometime I still wake up the next morning sick to my stomach. Just one side effect for me I guess. Good Luck!
   — Stellanet