Basic Information On Cymbalta
Cymbalta is used for the treating a condition known as major depressive disorder (MDD) and general anxiety disorder. It is also used for the treatment of a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia and pain caused by damaging of nerves in patients suffering from diabetes (known as diabetic neuropathy). This antidepressant belongs to the group of drugs known as selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Cymbalta drug affects those chemicals in the brain which become unbalanced and lead to depression. It is a prescription drug.
Precautions/Side Effects For Cymbalta
You should not take Cymbalta (Duloxetine) along with tranylcypromine (Parnate), thioridazine (Mellaril), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (such as Eldepryl or Emsam) or rasagiline (Azilect). Since you might have suicidal thoughts when you start taking any antidepressant, you should get yourself regularly checked by your doctor for a minimum of twelve weeks of starting your treatment with brand or generic Cymbalta (this is especially necessary if you are less than 24 years of age). You should never miss your appointment with your doctor.
The side effects of brand or generic Cymbalta are impairment of thinking and reactions. Therefore, you have to be very careful while doing any work which requires you to be alert or awake like driving etc. FDA has categorized this drug as category C drug. This medicine can cause harm to an unborn child. Duloxetine can pass into the breast milk and harm the nursing child. Therefore, you should not take this medicine without consulting your physician if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant or are nursing your child.
Cymbalta Dosage
Cymbalta should always be swallowed whole. It should not be crushed or chewed. The capsule should not be opened and its contents should not be mixed with liquids or food. Mixing it with food can affect its enteric coating. You should take this drug without regard to any meals. Cymbalta should be taken at a total dose of 40 mg/day (20 mg 2 times daily) to 60 mg/day (either 1 time every day or 30 mg 2 times daily). It is better to start at 30mg once every day for 1 week to adjust to the medicine before increasing the dosage to 60mg.
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