As a result, this increases the amounts available in the brain.
These brain chemicals help regulate mood.
So, increasing their levels can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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It is also approved to help treat fibromyalgia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Before Taking Cymbalta
Before prescribing duloxetine, your healthcare provider will evaluate your symptoms and health history.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
Drug Interactions for Cymbalta
Duloxetine can interact with a number of other medications and supplements.
If they don’t or if the effects become bothersome, talk with your healthcare provider.
They may adjust the dosage or switch you to a new medication.
Getting up slowly can help ease this effect.
However, higher doses of duloxetine are associated with more adverse effects without more positively impacting symptom reduction.
These dosages are according to the drug manufacturer.
How to Take
The delayed-release capsules should be swallowed whole and never crushed or chewed.
It is not necessary to take this medication with food.
In this case, simply skip the missed dose and take your regular dose on schedule.
Contact emergency services immediately if you believe that you or someone else has overdosed on Cymbalta.
Misusing drugscan lead to greater side effects and the potential for overdose.
That’s why it’s important to use Cymbalta as directed.
The latter gives your body time to adjust to lower amounts of the drug before eliminating it altogether.
Never stop taking Cymbalta, or any other antidepressant, without first discussing this with your healthcare provider.
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