Question 1

neuro is adding lexapro 2 my meds, hope u can c my med list now! & on cymbalta (duloxetine) but then quit cymbalta (duloxetine) after 2wks. these 2 meds safe 2 take together?

Accepted Answer

Dose duration matter: Cross-tapering antidepressants is often done to prevent negative side effects from coming off a medicine.  Even a medicine that isn't working well enough is often doing 'something' and patients may miss it when it's gone.  Although Cymbalta (duloxetine) interacts with A LOT of drugs, Lexapro doesn't.  Over a short period (2 weeks), at reasonable doses, there shouldn't be problem.

Question 2

how effective is cymbalta (duloxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Pain/ depression: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is as effective as any other antidepressant. So what makes it special?  Its ability to improve diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain& chronic pain.

Question 3

is cymbalta (duloxetine) 30mg addicting?

Accepted Answer

No: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is not an addictive medication but if abused may lead and result in the classic cycle of addiction for a long period of time. Cymbalta (duloxetine) should always be tapered down and not stopping abruptly.

Question 4

how are cymbalta and duloxetine different?

Accepted Answer

Same drugs: Cymbalta is the brand name of duloxetine (generic name).

Question 5

are generic of cymbalta (duloxetine) existing?

Accepted Answer

Duloxetine: My understanding is that the patent for cymbalta (duloxetine) expired in December 2013 and that a generic is available.

Question 6

is duloxetine different from cymbalta? please advise!

Accepted Answer

Same medication: Duloxetine is the generic name while Cymbalta (duloxetine) is the brand name.  There may be differences In the fillers and binders in the capsules but the active ingredient is the same.  It is an SNRI approved for major depression, general anxiety, fibromyalgia and some types of pain.

Question 7

please describe the medication: cymbalta (duloxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Versatile: A newer agent, snri, which does help depression, but also, approved by fda for fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, back pain, and pains of musculoskeletal origin.  The biggest issue is getting through initial side effects, as 40% get nausea, but many adjust to it after a few weeks.

Question 8

i was wondering is duloxetine different from cymbalta?

Accepted Answer

No.: Duloxetine is generic name.  Cymbalta (duloxetine) is brand name.  They are bioequivalents..  Some could argue brand works better for them than generic and viceversa.  But still same drug.

Question 9

could cymbalta (duloxetine) be making me feel out of it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Duloxetine (cymbalta), like many psychotropic drugs can cause drowsiness and various neurologic side effects.  While these are often transient if you have just started the medication or have recently increased the dose many people cannot tolerate the side effects.  To learn more about the current  use of psychotropic drugs i would refer you to the book anatomy of an epidemici by robert whitaker.

Question 10

i've gained 20lbs on cymbalta (duloxetine). is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No, but...: It is probably not all that usual for pts to gain 20 lbs on cymbalta, (duloxetine) but it does happen. We have to remember that a medication may not be the only cause for weight gain: depression (if that is why you are taking cymbalta) can cause wt gain, as could a variety of medical conditions, or just overeating or lack of physical exercise. Before quitting the cymbalta, (duloxetine) examine lifestyle changes as well.

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Neuro is adding lexapro 2 my meds, hope u can c my med list now! & on cymbalta (duloxetine) but then quit cymbalta (duloxetine) after 2wks. these 2 meds safe 2 take together?

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How effective is cymbalta (duloxetine)?

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Is cymbalta (duloxetine) 30mg addicting?

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How are cymbalta and duloxetine different?

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Are generic of cymbalta (duloxetine) existing?

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Is duloxetine different from cymbalta? please advise!

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Please describe the medication: cymbalta (duloxetine)?

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I was wondering is duloxetine different from cymbalta?

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Could cymbalta (duloxetine) be making me feel out of it?

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I've gained 20lbs on cymbalta (duloxetine). is this normal?

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