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Cymbalta Antidepressant Medication

Cymbalta is a new antidepressant manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, the approval of which Has finally been granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cymbalta is a dual selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) for the treatment of depression. Studies have shown encouraging results specifically with pain induced and melacholic depressives. While other studies have shoen that Cymbalta can also be effective in the treatment of urinary incontinence in women.

Cymbalta Dosage

Typically, most patients are prescribed one Cymbalta capsule per day with water. However, you should only use Cymbalta as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Cymbalta without first consulting your doctor.

Uses of Cymbalta

• Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD)
• It is also used to relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in diabetics.
• Cymbalta may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. (you must consult your doctor before talking Cymbalta)

Side Effects of Cymbalta

For most patients, the occurrence of side effects after taking Cymbalta is rare. However some patients may experience these side effects

• chills or fever
• nausea
• sleeplessness
• drowsiness
• increased sweating
• fatigue
• dry mouth
• Weight loss

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occurs while taking cymbalta.

Warnings and precautions before taking Cymbalta:

• Cymbalta may cause liver injury. Talk to your doctor before taking Cymbalta if you have or have had liver problems or drink alcohol regularly.
• You should contact your doctor or other medical professional if you are taking any other medications.
• Cymbalta (duloxetine) medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests or if you have any questions, check with your doctor.
• Before using cymbalta medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: other mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, mania), liver disease, kidney disease, stomach problems (e.g., bleeding or slow stomach emptying), drug or alcohol abuse, seizure disorder.

Drug Interaction :- Certain medications taken with cymbalta could result in serious, possibly fatal, drug interactions. Avoid taking drugs called MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) with or within 2 weeks of starting duloxetine or at least 5 days after stopping it. This drug should also not be used with the following medication because very serious (possibly fatal) interactions may occur: thioridazine. If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting duloxetine. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, certain drugs used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, quinidine), certain SSRI anti-depressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine).

Overdose

• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
• Symptoms of a Cymbalta overdose may include nausea, vomiting, tremor, agitation, seizures, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils.