Cymbalta (Duloxetine) is in the family of SNRI’s or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. This kind of medication is a coarse drug and is used over a period of time, which helps the body as a whole. This medication is used to target major depression disorder (MDD), and (GAD) generalized anxiety disorder, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. How Cymbalta works? The drug will affect all the chemicals in the brain that are unbalanced and cause depression. In other words, Cymbalta will create more chemicals or trick your brain into thinking there is more then there really is, which in turn will help to improve your moods and lessen the anxiety.
Some of the side effects may include changing sleep habits, possible sadness, fatigue, guilt, your appetite might change, less socializing with people around you, you might have issues with problem solving, etc. SSRI’s like Prozac and paxil, are in the same family as Cymbalta, so they are all long term depression medications.
Cymbalta is clinically known for balancing out two chemicals of your brain, which give a positive influence on your mood, they are: norepinephrine and serotonin. This drug is in the same medical family as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. SNRI’s are normally used as anti-depressants, even though some people will take it for unbalanced mood swings. There is a difference between anti-depressants and mood stabilizers, mood stabilizers can bring a positive effect on your mind or it can have a negative effect on your mind. It will take 6 to 8 weeks for Cymbalta medication to make you feel the effect and start noticing changes in your body. When you do start to feel better, don’t just stop taking Cymbalta, continue your coarse of meds. Remember you should not stop taking Cymbalta unless you are told by your doctor, a sudden stop can lead to serious side effects.
While taking Cymbalta you need to be closely monitored throughout your treatment by your doctor. Make sure your doctor knows any pre-existing problems you may have, or medications you are taking. Most importantly make sure you let your doctor know if you have glaucoma, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a seizure disorder.
Like any other anti-depressants, Cymbalta has side effects and can affect your reaction, it can make you feel drowsiness, and it affects your motor skills. Make sure you are safe to drive before you get into your vehicle, or operate any machinery, etc. a few medications that you should not take Cymbalta with are: mellaril, thioridazine, or MAOI ( monoamine oxidase inhibitor) like: azilect, rasagiline, nardil, phenelzine, marplan, or isocarboxazid.
If you take Cymbalta with other medications that your doctor doesn’t say, then you will take the chance of the effects being altered, or increased/ decreased. Remember to talk with your doctor before taking any other medications with Cymbalta.
If you do happen to have any side effects such as: behavior changes, panic attacks, anxiety, fatigue, you might feel impulsive, agitated, aggravated, restless, etc., contact your doctor as soon as possible. Cymbalta comes in different milligrams such as 20, 30, or 60mg of duloxetine. These capsules are coated so they will dissolve slowly and will not be degraded by the acid in the stomach.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) is a medication of SNRI class of antidepressant medications. Cymbalta medication is indicated to treat major emotional depression. It can also be used to reduce the degree of pain. This medication affects certain chemicals found in the brain. It works as neurotransmitters – chemicals that are responsible for communication between the nerve cells. Serotonin and norepinephrine are the naturally occurred neurotransmitters which are responsible for your emotional responses. Besides, these neurotransmitters help your body to deal with the pain. When the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine are low, it can lead to depression. Cymbalta medication helps to control the functioning of neurotransmitters. Cymbalta drug raises the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain and enables the brain to fight the pain and depression. Typically, it takes a month to see the results from the treatment with this medication. Adverse effect of Cymbalta medication Some adverse effects might occur when using Cymbalta medication. They are: stomach ache, dizziness, dryness in mouth, insomnia, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal upset, adenovirus, sweating, nausea, increased sexual desire and some others. Precautions during the treatment with Cymbalta medication Cymbalta medication should not be used together with other medications during pregnancy as dangerous chemical reaction might occur. The time interval between the use of any MAOI medications and Cymbalta medicine must be at least two weeks in order to avoid an unwonted drug interaction. Beside these medications, there are also a number of other medications that should not be used together with Cymbalta. They are: antiarrhythmic agent, Just wanted to see how everyone is doing on Cymbalta? I got off of it due to teeth grinding and in the meantime, found out I was doing that as my bite was off because of a crown being too large. Just curious as to any other side effects you all may be experiencing?
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Hi. I’ve been on Cymbalta a little less than a week. I’m very Any experiences/thoughts/remedies? Thanks, Greetings to all, I am a senior nursing student and doing research on Cymbalta. I am If any of you are willing I would like to ask the following 1. If you are taking Cymbalta, for how long? If you have any other comments about it please feel free to say so. You can either answer here or directly email me at Thank you to any of you that can help me. Hey Guys,
Just a heads up….got off of Cymbalta last Monday and to put it mildly, it’s a bitch getting off of this stuff. Did OK for a couple of days but for the last 48 hours, I have been a mess. Just want to cry all the time and don’t care about anything. Tired but can’t sleep. Ache from head to toe. Tried taking some 20mg. Prozac but that only exacerbates the situation. I hate this. One thing for sure, we are all so uniquely different, it works as differently on each one of us. I’m hanging in there but don’t know what combo, if any, to try next. Better luck for you all.
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Greetings all, I work on the psych unit in a metropolitan hospital. I have just I would love to know what or how this drug is affecting patients..I |
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