Question 1

is cymbalta (duloxetine) considered the most potent antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

No : however is a class of duel neurotransmitter medications.   Which can be stronger than traditional Ssri

Question 2

is there an interaction between cymbalta (duloxetine) ( antidepressant) and rhodiola?

Accepted Answer

Interaction: There is no interaction between Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Rhodiola

Question 3

why would my rheumatologist prescribe cymbalta (duloxetine) for lupus when it's an antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

Ask him: for the reason although I suspect that this was prescribed for depression associated with lupus.

Question 4

can plan b one-step temporarily reverse the effects of cymbalta and zoloft? if so, how long until the antidepressants work again?

Accepted Answer

Plan B associated w/: Plan B associated with  (1% to 10% of cases): depression/depressed mood, mood changes, mood swings, decreased libido, nervousness. Effect is temporary and likely to resolve within month. Plan B does not interact with antidepressants.

Question 5

taking 30 mg cymbalta in the morning and 25 mg doxepin hcl at night safe? doc prescribed but still don't feel comfortable taking 2 antidepressants.

Accepted Answer

We don't  know your: diagnoses.  It isn't possible to give you an on - point  response with the omission of this information. The Doxepin might be prescribed for insomnia or pain (rather than specifically for anxiety or depression).  The cymbalta may be used for a variety of types of pain as well as anxiety/ depression. It is not uncommon to mix antidepressants to make use of side affect profile of the med. For

Question 6

i have been on pristiq & cymbalta for twenty years for anxiety. i  read an article published in 2018 cumulative dementia risk-ncbi & nih antidepressants can increase risk of dementia. i am 66 and need to stay on the medicine. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Anticholinergic med: There are a number of studies with similar titles.  "Cumulative Antidepressant Use and Risk of Dementia in a Prospective Cohort Study". Most nonanticholinergic antidepressants used in late life aren't associated with ^ dementia risk.   However Paroxetine may be an exception. Pristiq &amp; Cymbalta don't fall into that class. So, please don't worry. Take care

Question 7

my doc gave me buspar (buspirone) since 2 months now and it's not working. also proved antidepressants like zoloft, efexor, cymbalta, prozac, wellbutrin, paxil?

Accepted Answer

Dont quit treatment: I am assuming that you had the dose of Buspar adjusted appropriately and you took it for 6 to 8 weeks.
 Have you tried pristiq, viibryd, (vilazodone hydrochloride) lexapro, Celexa ? There is a group of antidepressants known as maois and also tricyclics that may help. There is also magnetic brain stimulation. Ask your psychiatrist.

Question 8

can antidepressants cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a common misconception. Untreated depression does effect memory.

Question 9

is getting "older"  or being on antidepressants reasons for memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Both: Medications drain our body's vitamin stores. Anyone on medication should be taking a b complex supplement. Check out spectracell.Com as a test for micronutrients. Also check out mila and lifemax.Com. Try brain games, crossword puzzles, getting outside more to improve memory.

Question 10

do antidepressant pills cause memory loss?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps some: Some (not all) antidepressants have what is called an 'anticholinergic effect' which at high doses in susceptible people may interfere with concentration and the formation or retrieval of memory. Remember, however, that sometimes the reason for taking the medication, usually depression, can cause similar problems.

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Is cymbalta (duloxetine) considered the most potent antidepressant?

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Is there an interaction between cymbalta (duloxetine) ( antidepressant) and rhodiola?

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Why would my rheumatologist prescribe cymbalta (duloxetine) for lupus when it's an antidepressant?

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Can plan b one-step temporarily reverse the effects of cymbalta and zoloft? if so, how long until the antidepressants work again?

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Taking 30 mg cymbalta in the morning and 25 mg doxepin hcl at night safe? doc prescribed but still don't feel comfortable taking 2 antidepressants.

A member asked:

I have been on pristiq & cymbalta for twenty years for anxiety. i read an article published in 2018 cumulative dementia risk-ncbi & nih antidepressants can increase risk of dementia. i am 66 and need to stay on the medicine. should i be worried?

A member asked:

My doc gave me buspar (buspirone) since 2 months now and it's not working. also proved antidepressants like zoloft, efexor, cymbalta, prozac, wellbutrin, paxil?

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Can antidepressants cause memory loss?

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Is getting "older" or being on antidepressants reasons for memory loss?

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Do antidepressant pills cause memory loss?

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