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Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
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Duloxetine 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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Encyclopedia: Duloxetine
Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used for major depressive disorder , generalized anxiety disorder , pain related to diabetic neuropathy and in some countries for stress urinary incontinence . It is manufactured and marketed by Eli Lilly. Large number of side effects occurring during duloxetine treatment and lack of clear advantage over existing medications prompted critical reviews concluding that duloxetine "should not be used" for stress urinary incontinence and...
Web Results
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Duloxetine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duloxetine was created by Lilly researchers. David Robertson, David Wong, a co- discoverer of fluoxetine , and Joseph Krushinski are listed as inventors on ...
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Cymbalta (Duloxetine Hcl) Drug Information: Uses, Side Effects ...
Learn about the prescription medication Cymbalta (Duloxetine Hcl), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine)Drug Inforamtion on MedicineNet.com
Read about Cymbalta (duloxetine), the drug used to treat depression and also relieve peripheral neuropathic pain.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) Drug Information by MedicineNet.com
Jul 11, 2007 ... Read about Cymbalta (duloxetine), a drug prescribed for neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, depression, ...
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) - Drug information from MediLexicon
Drug information and side-effects for Cymbalta (duloxetine)
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Drug Side Affects
What are the side affects for the following drugs for nerve pain from adult type 2 Diabetes? Lyrica (Pregablin) Cymbalt...
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duloxetine withdrawal
Is there any way to alleviate the symptoms of duloxetine withdrawal? How long do symptoms usually last, and will they go ...
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What are Novel Action Antidepressants?
Novel action antidepressants include Serzone (nefazadone), Effexor (venlafaxine), Wellbutrin (buproprion), Desyrel (trazadone), Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Remeron (mirtazapine). The newest is Cymbalta, which gives similar results to tricyclics and operates on ...
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Can medications be used safely in people with heart or...
The newer antidepressants are better tolerated by people with heart disease. These include bupropion (Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL), citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac and Prozac ...
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Who should NOT take Cymbalta?
You should NOT take Cymbalta if: You are allergic to duloxetine hydrochloride or other ingredients in Cymbalta. You currently or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). You have ...
Question and Answer
Does anybody know about the manufacturing problems are with Duloxetine?
I have looked on the net and rung a few pharmasists but haven't been able...
I have looked on the net and rung a few pharmasists but haven't been able...
I did a quick wikipedia search, and it sounds like when Duloxetine was put into circulation it had unexpected and severe side-effects on lots of people. Although it had been...
Asked by Kitty_Cat - 5 months ago
Is anyone else trying to come of the anti-depressant Duloxetine (Cymblta) and having problems?
I am feeling very light headed and havind vivid and violent dreams
I am feeling very light headed and havind vivid and violent dreams
It is a highly dependent anti-depressant. Has your gp given you anything else to help you come off it? I would go back and tell him whats happen and if...
Asked by HANNAH B - 5 months ago
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Duloxetine Does Not Relieve Painful Physical Symptoms in Depression Psychotherapy...
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