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I have been on cymbalta (duloxetine) for a bit over a month for anxiety attacks andim starting to have the attacks again, should i ask my doctor for a bigger dose?
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More information: I think you need to ask your doctor more than just a question about a bigger dose of medication. Anxiety attacks may certainly be controlled with medications but the larger question is to discuss some of your additional concerns that trigger your anxiety attacks. This may be a lot more difficult than just changing medicine or changing the dose of Cymbalta (duloxetine) but may lead to a better outcome.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends on the dose: Cymbalta (duloxetine) comes in doses of 30mg and 60mg. It is not the best medicine for anxiety attacks. These can happen from social anxiety or panic disorders, even bipolar disorders. If it has been helpful for you as you describe, you should be at least on 60mg. For it to control them.
Answered 4/24/2015
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