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4.33
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60% of reviewers
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$20.00
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Thu September 14, 2006
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Cymbaltaź
Generic Name: Duloxetine hydrochloride
Drug Class: Antidepressant, SSNRI | | Contents | Description | This medicine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI). This medicine is used to treat depression. This medicine is also used for nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in diabetic patients. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat other conditions.
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| | General Information | | This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. Top of page
| | Proper use of this medicine | Follow the directions printed on your prescription label. Ask you doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to take this medicine. This medicine should be taken by mouth. This medicine should be swallowed whole and should not be chewed or crushed, nor should the contents be sprinkled on food or mixed with liquids. All of these might affect the enteric coating. Do not quickly stop this medicine without talking to your doctor.
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| | Missed Dose | Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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| | Storage | Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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| | Possible Side Effects | - Talk to your doctor if these side effects are bothersome or do not go away:
- nausea
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nervousness
- insomnia
- headache
- increased sweating
- lightheadedness
- sexual problems
- A few of the most common side effects with this medicine include:
- nausea
- dry mouth
- constipation
- fatigue
- somnolence
- increased sweating
- If you experience other bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.
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| | Warnings/Precautions | - Patients and their families should be alert to personality changes such as increased agitation or talk of suicide.
- Do NOT stop taking this medicine without first talking to your doctor.
- Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Before taking this medicine, notify your doctor if you have:
- history of alcohol abuse
- narrow-angled glaucoma
- kidney problems
- Patient should watch for worsening depression or suicidal tendencies. If you are feeling more agitated, talk to your health care professional.
- This medicine can cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities.
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| | Overdose | Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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| | Drug Interactions | - Patients should be advised to inform their physicians if they are taking, or plan to take, any prescription or over-the-counter medications, since there is a potential for interactions.
- If you are taking a group of medicine called "MAO inhibitors", they cannont be taken with this medicine. Stop the MAO inhibitor 14 days prior to starting this medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist can assist you with this.
- Before taking any new medications, either prescription or over-the-counter (OTC), talk to your doctor or pharmacist about mixing medicines.
- Avoid taking St. John's Wort with this medicine.
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| | Pregnancy/Nursing | Patients should be advised to notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy. Neonates exposed to SSRIs or SNRIs late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization. (1) Nursing is not recommended while taking this medicine.
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| | More Information | For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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| Copyright © 2006 PharmClips, Inc. All rights reserved. www.pharmclips.com | | This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen. |
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On 8 Aug 2006
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
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Tags: cymbalta
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Achieve
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Registered: June 2006
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Sat July 1, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: $20.00| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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Adequate anti-depressant
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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Sexual side effects. Sleepiness.
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It works well with mood stabilizers.
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alf0156
Member
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 60
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Review Date: Thu August 31, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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it works
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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bad stomic cramps if not taken with a small amount of food
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it works
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alisandria
Veteran Member
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 331
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Review Date: Fri September 8, 2006
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Would you recommend this? No |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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N/A
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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headache and agitation/anxiety
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I tried this on two separate occassions with the hope I could get past the side effects, because I know it's also supposed to be good with neuropathic pain and hopefully would alleviate the pain I suffer. Thing is I could never get past the headaches I got. The second time I tried it I did manage to stay on for a month, but then just had to quit, I had migraines constantly and was experiencing more anxiety than prior to being on it (probably cause of the amount of pain I was in from migraines). Unfortunate because I know that this drug has worked well for many.
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JustAPixie
Elder
Registered: July 2006
Posts: 5141
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Review Date: Wed September 13, 2006
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Would you recommend this? Yes |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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elevated my mood
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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felt more anxious, lost weight, nausia and supressed apetite and sex drive.
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I was on it for one and half months and although I did feel better, I got more panick attacks, and I completely stopped eating and passed out a lot because my blood pressure dropped so low.
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dottie
Grand Poohbah
Registered: July 2005
Posts: 1982
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Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
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Would you recommend this? No |
Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of this (pros):
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elevated my mood
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Negative aspects of this (cons):
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bizarre dreming, nightmares, insomnia, headache, sinus congestion. Visual problems. Dry mouth,
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I can't recommend this. Too many side effects. I have been on it for 2 years and the side effects seem to be worsening. Going to ask my doctor to change to another A-D. Groan.
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