Duloxetine/Cymbalta 30mg and Vyvanse 70mg

[Speed King]

I take 70mg Vyvanse daily. It has always helped me a lot. Lately I've been feeling that something was lacking. I remembered in the past how a psyche doctor put me on an amphetamine(I don't remember) and an ssri(I don't remember which one). The combination felt great. Anyway, I had a bottle of Cymbalta lying around and not realizing it was an snri, I took 15mg to start, because I didn't know what effect it would produce.

After I took the 15mg, I took my regular Vyvanse dose. Well about 1.5 hours later, I felt great. It totally synergized with the Vyvanse. I had more color in my vision, I was happy, relaxed and focused. Over the next 6 hours, I consumed the other 15 mg of Cymbalta. Over all great combination. It added what I feel I needed.

I know Cymbalta is a snri and according to Wikipedia "Duloxetine increases Dopamine(DA)specifically in the prefrontal cortex where there are few DA reuptake pumps via the inhibition of NE reuptake pumps(NET) thus allowing greater diffusion of DA in this brain region".

What does anybody think ? I really don't care for ssri's, snri's etc, but it made me feel great. I only plan on taking 15 mg's at a time, but if all goes well, I might take it to 30mg's. Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[Niko290]

So... You want to take Cymbalta recreationally??

Am I reading you right? And if so, why?!

 

[Speed King]

I apologize if that post sounded that way, but no. I simply discovered that the Cymbalta seems to work well with the Vyvanse. I'm considering taking it daily, and if it works out, I'll talk to my doctor about it.

 

[Speed King]

Drugs.com says its a bad idea. serotonin syndrome, racing thoughts and other stuff.

 

[Niko290]

I apologize if that post sounded that way, but no. I simply discovered that the Cymbalta seems to work well with the Vyvanse. I'm considering taking it daily, and if it works out, I'll talk to my doctor about it.

Yeah I think you got it backwards.

I think you should talk to your doctor first then if it works out consider if its something you want to take daily.

 

[Speed King]

That sounds like a good idea. I'm only interested in it if it's safe. The thing is, it felt pretty good. I thought more and it seemed to keep the Vyvanse working well. I was able to get a lot of things done and the day flew by.

 

[Speed King]

I've been on a lot of SSRI's in the past. Luvox, Zoloft, Paxil, Cymbalta and Prozac. Probably more. At one point, I was on 200mg of Zoloft, which I heard was a lot. At the time, I thought they were bullshit drugs. I had stupid doctors that only had book knowledge. Most of these fuckers never took a pill in their lives.( I know doctors do drugs, but trying to make a point).
Now I realize it's all about balance.

My main medication at the moment is an amphetamine. Second is a benzodiazepine, Third is a sleeping pill. Lastly is a medication for fibromyalgia.


Now, I spent a year will say on a restricted diet of sorts. Chemotherapy, Probation and rehab. I withdrew off all drugs faster than I would have liked. I was basically catatonic the entire time. It was so bad, that I thought I would never come back. Once the stupid fucking restrictions were taken off, My wonderful psych doctor put me on the core three, amphetamine, benzodiazepine and a nice sleeping pill.
I must say, I felt like a normal human being for a change. After a while of getting back in the groove, I realized I was missing something.
My memory was jogged and I remembered a previous doctor put me on a low dose ssri on top of the amphetamines I was taking and I felt like a million dollars. The doc eventually miss interpreted my joy as mania and cut the ssri out. Long story short, I remembered how I felt yesterday and pulled out a bottle of Cymbalta.

I started low, 15mg and it was perfect. I cannot explain how it synergized with the amphetamine. It kept the energy going longer, I actually had feelings for a change, when I would speak, the words flowed so easy and smoothly and much more.


I have extensive experience with drugs and medication. I knew that I was being safe trying a very low dosage of the Cymbalta. It worked great. It was only day one. Maybe tomorrow, it will be different. My doctor is on maternity leave, so I have to make decisions for myself.


In the end, I will discuss /suggest/ask her for a low dose medication, ssri or snri, or ? Right now things are cool and that's the most important thing.

I would not refer to my usage as recreational or whatever, but research by an experienced person.

Questions, suggestions , or your own 2 cents are welcome. I gain knowledge from other Bluelighters.