Cymbalta: Treatment for depressive disorder and pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Cymbalta is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Cymbalta
is approved by the FDA for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and for the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP).For the treatment of depression, Cymbalta offers relief from many symptoms of depression that may include loss of interest, associated anxiety, aches and pains, and mood.
There are many theories about the cause of depression. One of the most commonly accepted theories suggests that two naturally occurring chemicals, serotonin and norepinephrine, are believed to affect core mood and pain symptoms of depression. These chemical messengers aid communication between many areas of the brain and spinal cord that affect emotional aspects of a person's nature.
Cymbalta
(duloxetine hydrochloride) works on your liver strongly. So while drinking under the influence of this medicine isn't going to make you any more drunk, our advise to you that cut way back on the alcohol intake so you liver doesn't explode. You can't take this medicine and drink regularly.
Due to heavy load on your liver, Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) is more effective when taken in the morning than in the evening. This has nothing to do with meals and is seen in other medicines that push your liver a lot.
They are also important in "controlling the volume" of messages about pain between the body and the brain. Consult to your doctor before taking Cymbalta
if you have or have had liver problems or drink alcohol regularly.
Dosage
1) For major depression
The total daily dose ranges from 30 milligrams to 60 milligrams (taken as a 60-milligram capsule once a day or as a 30-milligram capsule twice a day).
2) For diabetic peripheral neuropathy
The recommended dose is 60 milligrams taken once daily.
Side effects of Cymbalta
Common side effects include nausea, dry mouth, constipation, fatigue, decreased appetite, sleepiness, and increased sweating. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Cymbalta (duloxetine Hcl) and contact your doctor immediately.
Precautions of Cymbalta
Like any drug, Cymbalta may not be right for everyone, consult with your doctor if this one is right for you or not. Cymbalta ingredient Duloxetine may cause liver injury. If you have taken an MAOI type drug such as Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate in the last two weeks you’ll want to wait awhile until you begin to take Cymbalta. Avoid alcohol during treatment with duloxetine. Together, alcohol and duloxetine can be damaging to the liver.
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