Taking Cymbalta and Concerta for Depression
Clinical psychologist Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD, offers replies to reader questions submitted anonymously to Ask the Psychologist.
Reader’s Question
I am currently taking Cymbalta and Concerta (1 month) for my depression but I still have problems with insomnia, followed by daytime sleepiness. I am taking Xanax for insomnia. However, my quality of sleep is unrefreshing, and it is difficult getting up in the morning. What should I do?
Thank you very much.
Our Consulting Clinical Psychologist’s Reply
In such cases involving several medications — consult your physician/psychiatrist. Concerta is used for ADHD and like Ritalin, may also have uses for treatment-resistant depression. I am not familiar with the use of Concerta in combination with Cymbalta and for that reason, would strongly recommend that you consult your physician/psychiatrist.
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