Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
A pharmacist explains how Cymbalta works, why doctors prescribe this antidepressant, and common side effects of the drug.
Cymbalta Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Important Warning
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Duloxetine is also used to treat pain and tingling caused by diabetic neuropathy (damage to nerves that can develop in people who have diabetes). Duloxetine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.
Important Warning
A small number of children, teenagers, and young adults (up to 24 years of age) who took antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as duloxetine during clinical studies became suicidal (thinking about harming or killing oneself or planning or trying to do ...
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News
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Lilly sues generic firms over Cymbalta
Eli Lilly and Co. has sued four generic-drug makers, including Novartis AG's Sandoz Inc., that have been seeking to produce and market their own version of the antidepressant Cymbalta drug.
Nov 18, 2008
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Depression News: Lilly sues generic drugmakers to protect Cymbalta (AP...
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. is suing four generic drugmakers to protect patents covering its second-best selling drug, the antidepressant Cymbalta.
Nov 18, 2008
Question and Answer
Cymbalta??
Has anyone had success with the body aches/pain part of cymbalta? Has it relieved...
Has anyone had success with the body aches/pain part of cymbalta? Has it relieved...
I just got put on cymbalta last week for depression. Even with taking as short as I have, I've noticed a change. I feel a little more lively and not...
Asked by james_bishop_917 - 8 months ago
How many Cymbalta tablets would it take to kill yourself?
I live with a friend that threatens suicide and takes Cymbalta. I want to hide...
I live with a friend that threatens suicide and takes Cymbalta. I want to hide...
Drug companies, pharmacies and doctors prescribe only a certain amount of SSRI's at a time for a reason. If she took her month's supply she probably wouldn't die (although there's always...
Asked by Bungie - 23 months ago
Question & Answer
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If you've tried both, which is better for combined depression...
I've taken Welbutrin and Prozak (SSRI's) and found them largely useless with no real side effects/withdrawl. I've take Mitrazapine (I believe it is an SNRI) and found it very effective - except that I had no...
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II have been takeing cymbalta for a little over a...
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Forum Posts
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Cymbalta
Has anyone been rx'd Cymbalta and/or successfully taking Cymbalta right now? , he put me on the Cymbalta. Today is day 5 for me. Every day, except today, I have ...
Jan 29, 2007
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Cymbalta and Lamactil
I'm on Cymbalta for moodswings and fibro.Someone posted that they were on Cymbalta and Lamactil I used to take Cymbalta , and I think it depends on your diagnosis - (I take Lamactil...
Oct 16, 2008
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Warning: Studies have shown that children and teenagers who take antidepressants such as duloxetine are more likely to think about harming or killing themselves or to plan or try to do so than children who...
