Question 1

can i increase my duloxetine?

Accepted Answer

Duloxetine: Not sure what dosage u r prescribed or the symptoms u r having, or how long u been on it and what for. Your prescribing doctor would have answers for u.

Question 2

what is cymbalta (duloxetine)?

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A multi-use medicine: Duloxetine increases the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin in the tiny space between neurons for a few microseconds.  More importanly for the treatment of depression, is the actual internal response by the cell binding the medication which takes 3-6 weeks or more for full effect.  This medicine is further known to help reduce pain transmission up the spinal cord as well.

Question 3

what is duloxetine prescribed for?

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Cymbalta (duloxetine): Used for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, stress urinary incontinence, painful peripheral neuropathy such as in diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic musculoskeletal pain associated with osteoarthritis,  lower back pain, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue syndrome.

Question 4

how does cymbalta (duloxetine) work?

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Cymbalta (duloxetine): Is an nsri, or a norepinephrine/serotonin reuptake inhibitor.  This means that Cymbalta (duloxetine) slows the breakdown of both of these neurotransmitters, which allows them to have a longer effect.

Question 5

what situations is duloxetine taken in?

Accepted Answer

Cymbalta (duloxetine): Cymbalta (duloxetine) is indicated for treatment of depression, fibromyalgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It may be beneficial in some types of anxiety disorders as well.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

how are cymbalta and duloxetine different?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

price range of cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg #30?

Accepted Answer

Cymbalta (duloxetine): Average price for 60mg. Capsules is  $4.10, so the total cost would be  $123.30  , but check with your pharmacist re. Their pricing ranges.

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