CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with Major Depressive Disorders (MDD) with depressive or euphoric mood swing. CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is also prescribed for patients with short-term anxiety disorders. CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is one among the group of anti-depressant drugs called Serotonin and Nor-Epinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRI). CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) acts by inhibiting the dual uptake of the neurotransmitters like serotonin and nor-epinephrine which contributes to depression in the increased levels. CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is also prescribed for the patients with Fibromyalgia, a chronic state of pain disorder and for the Peripheral Neuropathy, a neurological pain disorder complication caused by nerve damage in diabetic patients. CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is also prescribed for patients with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) caused by the abnormal activity of serotonin and nor-epinephrine.
Who should not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)?
CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) should not be taken by patients with liver with or without Kidney diseases. You should not be take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) if you have uncontrolled Glaucoma, familial or personal coagulopathies (blood clotting disorders), convulsive disorders, depression and abnormal mood swing that can lead to suicidal thoughts in many teenagers and young adults after taking CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride), habitual alcohol intake. According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is a Pregnancy Category – C drug and it can harm the unborn foetus, if taken by pregnant mother. If you are a breast feeding mother, you should not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) because it can harm the feeding infant. CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is not usually prescribed for patients below 18 years of age.
You should not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) if you are taking medications like Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) which can cause serious to fatal reactions. Even you have to wait for at least 2 weeks to start the CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) after stopping the MAOI. Inform your Physician if you are taking these medications for existing disease before taking CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride). If you taking drugs like Aspirin, Diuretics, Cimetidine, Lithium, Ciprofloxacin, tryptophan and Tramadol for the existing diseases, you should not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) that can cause serious side-effects. If you are allergic to CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) should refrain to use the same.
CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) Side Effects:
CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) can cause mild to serious side effects that differs from person to person. The serious side-effects of CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) are serious cardiac events that includes the arrthymia, dyspnoea, tremors, flushing, High BP along with high grade fever, vomiting and diarrhoea. The less serious side-effects are nausea, loss of appetite, allergic reactions, jaundice, malena (Bloody stools), painful micturition, Epistaxis (nose bleeding), rarely psychotic events like delirium, confusion, hallucinations, sleeplessness can occur. Also CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) can cause loss of libido in some patients and less commonly weight gain, vision problems, joint problems and rigidity and constipation.
How should I take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)?
The recommended dosage for the CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is 40 mg – 60 mg daily in two divided dosage. You should take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) for at least for 1 – 2 weeks treatment will improve the symptoms, which must be continued up to 4 weeks to attain the complete benefit. The following instruction should be followed to take the CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) 40 – 60 mg daily in two divided dosage: (1) Take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) any other drink besides plain water. Do not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks 4) Swallow CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your diseases or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) as often and in the way CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)?
Take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) can be taken once daily with or without food.
For CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) dosage you must follow your doctor's instructions.
If you are suffering from depressive disorders and anxiety disorders, you should not take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) which may aggravate the condition.
You may experience withdrawal syndrome after abrupt discontinuation of CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride).
As a side-effect, CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) can impair your thinking, avoid driving and handling machines.
After starting CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride), you should refrain from taking alcohol which can damage the liver irreversibly.
It is important to take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment of CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)?
Take the missed dose of CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride)?
CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for CYMBALTA (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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