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Cymbalta

Cymbalta is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs known as selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It is used for treating general anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.

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Is Cymbalta a ssri?

Technically yes, but it's not only a SSRI. It is also considered a SNRI because it acts on norepinephrine as well as serotonin.

Can you take duromine and Cymbalta and xanax together?

i take xanax 2mg x 3 daily and cymbalta 30mg x1 daily, is it safe to take duromine as well short term

Does cymbalta have sexual side effects?

For women, less natural lube is produced. Also, it appears for the sex drive to be reduced while taking Cymbalta.

I take 100mg lamictal 60mg Cymbalta and xanax as needed for ptsd. there is no effect whether i take lamictal ar not but i can't get off Cymbalta. can I wean from Cymbalta to st johns wort?

If I were you I wouldn't take st john wort. I've heard that it can make ptsd worse in some cases. I would try wellbutrin or budiproprion (Spelling) instead. Slowly wean from cymbalta. It can make you severely depressed and or manic even if you have never been. Also wellbutrin and the budi meds are the most natural meds they make for ptsd, depression, etc. if that's what your worried about. Good luck! :)

How are SSRIs linked to serotonin?

Mental depression is believed to be related to the low activity of one or more neurotransmitters in the brain.Although it is not understood exactly how most SSRIs work, they are designed to increase the level of serotonin in the brain.

Where can you buy the red shoes from the simponi commercial?

They look like the same shoes/footage from a Payless commercial where two women have those red shoes, but one paid less??? Have they repurposed stock footage for these commercials?

-NO-no..The red shoes are Genie by Vaneli - I just ordered mine from MarmiShoes.com

Can you take Cobroxin with Cymbalta?

Yes, the only interactions are Nicotine and Steroids. You should consult their drug insert for additional information: http://www.cobroxin.com/cobroxin_insert.pdf

When does the patent on Cymbalta expire?

Jun 11, 2013

Lilly will also lose patent coverage for Humalog and Gemzar in 2013.

Is 30mg of Cymbalta enough or is 60mg more helpful?

I take 120 mg now, and was originally on 60. I found 60 to be the optimum dosage so far, but every person will be different. In general, though, 60 mg is considered the therapeutic dose.

Can Cymbalta be taken with lexapro without developing serotonin syndrome?

I wouldn't suggest it at all. Just from personal experience, I developed a moderate case of serotonin syndrome while weening myself off Lexapro to switch to Cymbalta. Had I taken my regular dosage of Lexapro (20mg) with the 20mg of Cymbalta, I probably would have ended up in the ER.

Rigt now I've been on Wellbutrin now for 6 days. what can I do to help prevent avoid electrical brain activity while getting off of Cymbalta and starting Wellbutrin?

Get plenty of exercise and eat well. Try to sleep. That's about all you can do, really. You don't want to avoid too much electrical brain activity. That's what keeps you alive.

Why am I always tired and can't focus I suffer from anxiety and Take Cymbalta. I honestly feel like I need some kind of stimulant to get me movin I have many things I want to do but just cant why?

Perhaps you need coffee, it will help you to focus. There has been new test that show that coffee is actually more helpful then bad, if you drink it moderately (1-2 cups a day). After you get moving on the things that you want to do, you can start to cut down on the caffeine if necessary. Right now just get the momentum going in the things the you want to do. Staying in action is the remedy. Stay out of your head as much as possible. Thinking is the enemy; stay busy.

What color is 60mg of Cymbalta?

60 mg of cymbalta comes in a time releasse capsule that is blue on one half and white on the other. when you swallo it or shake it you can hear the stuff that's inside of the capsue. hope this helps

What medications can cause Opsoclonus myoclonus?

Rarely, opsoclonus myoclonus can occur after the use of certain medications such as intravenous phenytoin or diazepam , or subsequent to an overdose of the antidepressant amitriptyline

Can Cymbalta ann fetanyl patch be taken together?

Cymbalta is an anti-depressant, and Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain killer. Both are prescription drugs. Discuss this combination with your doctor, and with your pharmacist.

Have taken Prozac over 15 years doc put changed to Cymbalta after 5 weeks killer headaches Should you stop Cymbalta?

You should talk to your doctor about the headaches sooner rather than later. The longer you are on cymbalta the harsher the withdrawal symptoms from it can be. But cymbalta is known to cause headaches