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Can Cymbalta cause no sex drive in fibromyalgia patient?

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Hi doctor,

My girlfriend has fibromyalgia and is currently on Cymbalta and a muscle relaxant. She said she has no desire for sex but it seems she is having sexual dreams. She does not know that she is doing it but it does not make sense to me. When she was on Tramadol, everything was fine unless she was just high from that drug. Any insight from you would be helpful.

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Hello,

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    It is possible that she has no desire or she may be fatigued by the fibromyalgia. Drugs like Cymbalta (Duloxetine) act on neurotransmitters and there is a possibility that they affect a person's emotions and desires. Generally, once the drug goes on for some time, the adverse effects settle down and things normalize. However, if the adverse effects are intolerable, the drug can be changed to an alternative like Pregabalin or Gabapentin.

    Thank you.

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Published At March 21, 2016
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Dr. Puri Divya Inder is a Rheumatologist specializing in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. Her expertise also includes joint pain evaluation, biologic therapies, and long-term management of chronic rheumatic diseases.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Puri Divya Inder is a Rheumatologist specializing in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis. Her expertise also includes joint pain evaluation, biologic therapies, and long-term management of chronic rheumatic diseases.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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