Panic attacks in Cymbalta - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Panic attacks, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Cymbalta?

Cymbalta has active ingredients of duloxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 154,971 Cymbalta users. Check the latest studies of Cymbalta.

What is Panic attacks?

Panic attacks is found to be associated with 2,507 drugs and 2,081 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attacks.



On Apr, 10, 2026

45 people who have Panic attacks while taking Cymbalta were studied.

Could Cymbalta cause Panic attacks?

Severity of Panic attacks *:

  • least: 5.0 %
  • moderate: 42.5 %
  • severe: 27.5 %
  • most severe: 25.0 %

When people recovered from Panic attacks *:

  • while on drug: 0.0 %
  • after off the drug: 40 %
  • not yet: 60 %

Effectiveness of Cymbalta *:

  • not at all: 10.81 %
  • somewhat: 37.84 %
  • moderate: 21.62 %
  • high: 18.92 %
  • very high: 10.81 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 2.78 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
  • Asian: 0.0 %
  • Hispanic: 5.56 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 2.78 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 88.89 %

Time on Cymbalta *:

  • < 1 month: 13.95 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 13.95 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 11.63 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 27.91 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 18.6 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 6.98 %
  • 10+ years: 6.98 %

Gender of people when taking Cymbalta *:

  • female: 82.22 %
  • male: 17.78 %

Age of people when taking Cymbalta *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 26.67 %
  • 30-39: 13.33 %
  • 40-49: 24.44 %
  • 50-59: 17.78 %
  • 60+: 17.78 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 22.22%
  2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 7 people, 15.56%
  3. Pain: 6 people, 13.33%
  4. High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 13.33%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 13.33%
  6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 6 people, 13.33%
  7. Allergies: 5 people, 11.11%
  8. Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 5 people, 11.11%
  9. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 8.89%
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 6.67%

Other drugs people take besides Cymbalta *:

  1. Clonazepam: 6 people, 13.33%
  2. Klonopin: 5 people, 11.11%
  3. Vitamin D: 5 people, 11.11%
  4. Lamotrigine: 4 people, 8.89%
  5. Lisinopril: 4 people, 8.89%
  6. Adderall 30: 3 people, 6.67%
  7. Atenolol: 3 people, 6.67%
  8. Lamictal: 3 people, 6.67%
  9. Lyrica: 3 people, 6.67%
  10. Clonidine: 3 people, 6.67%

Other side effects people have besides Panic attacks *:

  1. Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 17.78%
  2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 8 people, 17.78%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 15.56%
  4. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 13.33%
  5. Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 6 people, 13.33%
  6. Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 5 people, 11.11%
  7. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 4 people, 8.89%
  8. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 4 people, 8.89%
  9. Neck Pain: 4 people, 8.89%
  10. Dry Mouth: 4 people, 8.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Cymbalta and have Panic attacks?

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on duloxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cymbalta). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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