I have been taking cymbalta for 4 years and am starting to develop a lot of questionable symptoms.  I had alopecia ariata in one spot on my scalp (size of a dime), have scalp scabs and have developed dry skin lesions and redness on multiple parts of my body.  Dermatologist has done biopsy on one area of my calf and shows no disease.  She has said my autoimmune system may be at fault.  I have also had memory lapses and friends say they are worried about me; I have no ambition and am happy just sitting around.  Am presently weaning myself off the cymbalta.