Despite the fact that everyone dreams (though we don’t always remember our dreams when we wake up), scientists still aren’t entirely sure why we dream. In 2008, Cymbalta became the second drug to receive FDA approval for the treatment of fibromyalgia. It was classified as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant. Insomnia Vivid and violent dreams Inability to detect dreams from reality (The world takes on an other-worldly aspect) No emotions Inability to feel guilt or cry Nausea Loss of appetite Rash; Breathing or lung problems Heart fluttering Shaking - jitteriness Unusual energy surges at times producing super human strength (adrenalin rushes. Hearing “withdrawal” may make you think of addiction or dependence. However, having withdrawal symptoms while tapering antidepressants doesn’t mean you have an addiction. You probably took it down too fast. You should be doing this with the help of your dr. Just remember that if you feel better, its most likely got allot to do with the cymbalta, and stopping it can plunge you right back into depression, and it will again take a month for an antidepressant to work. Doctors give trusted, helpful answers on causes, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, and more: Dr. Hickerson on night sweats and ms: How long have you had this? If only for a few days, it could be either strep throat, or mononucleosis. If it has been longer, you should definitely see your doctor, especially if you are a smoker. Even strep throat. Sleep-related antidepressant side effects are real—depression medication can cause insomnia, vivid dreams, and other sleep changes. I've been taking Cymbalta for 8yrs for depression & chronic pain. I started having terrible sweating, short term memory loss, severe depression, worsening pain, & so many other side effects it would take an hour to write them all down!! When Cymbalta caused blepharospasm, a condition where your eyes refuse to open, blink a lot and muscles around the eyes spasm, I decided to stop. You can remember your dreams, I’ll show you how. Everyone dreams multiple times per night. On the average morning though, the majority of people can’t recall more than scraps despite the fact that they dream vividly for a quarter of the night, on average.