Duloxetine

Duloxetine can be used to treat anxiety and depression. It can also be used to treat nerve pain in diabetics or chronic back pain.

Duloxetine can improve your mood, energy, and appetite. Duloxetine may reduce nervousness and pain from certain medical conditions.

Duloxetine is a member of the SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibits) class.

Duloxetine acts as a selective serotonin-norepinephrine receptor inhibitor. It increases the levels of serotonin, a substance that naturally occurs in the brain, and norepinephrine. These substances help to maintain mental balance and stop pain signals from moving in the brain.

Follow the directions of your doctor regarding how to use this medication. You should also read the Patient Information Leaflet included with your prescription before you begin taking this medication.

Duloxetine should be taken exactly as prescribed. You should not take Duloxetine more often or less frequently than your doctor has instructed.

Duloxetine is available as a delayed-release capsule that can be taken by mouth. Duloxetine can be taken with or without food once or twice daily to treat depression. It is typically taken with or without food once daily when it is used to treat generalised anxiety disorder, Fibromyalgia, pain from diabetic neuropathy, ongoing bone or muscular pain.

The delayed-release capsules should be swallowed whole. Do not open delayed-release capsules to mix liquids with them or sprinkle them on food.

Your doctor might start you on a low dose and then increase it after a week.

Although it may help manage your symptoms, this medication will not cure the condition. You may not feel the full effects of this medication for up to four weeks. Even if you feel well, continue taking the medication. You should not stop taking the medication until your doctor approves. Your doctor will gradually decrease the dose. If you suddenly stop taking the medication, withdrawal symptoms may occur.

One to two capsules daily are sufficient for the treatment of depression.

One capsule daily is sufficient for generalised anxiety, fibromyalgia or the pain of diabetic neuropathy.

This medication has benefits that outweigh the risks of side effects, although not everyone who uses this medication experiences the side effects.

The side effects of Duloxetine includes:

Dry mouth
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Constipation
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Increased sweating
Lightheadedness or dizziness (especially when you first start or increase your dose of this drug)
Raise blood pressure
Confusion
Decreased interest in sex
Easy bruising or bleeding
Changes in sexual ability
Signs of liver problems
Muscle cramps or weakness
Tremor
Black or bloody stools
Seizure
Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
Widened pupils
Vision changes
Swelling or redness of the eyes
Raised level of serotonin (serotonin syndrome)
Hallucinations
Fast heartbeat
Severe dizziness
Loss of coordination
Severe nausea or vomiting
Unexplained fever
Twitching muscles
Unusual agitation
Rash
Severe dizziness
Itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
Mouth sores
Skin blisters

Before you start taking this medication, let your doctor know if you have any allergies to the ingredients of this medicine or any other allergies, you are pregnant or trying to be pregnant, breastfeeding, or you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicine.

Duloxetine can make you feel drowsy or dizzy. Alcohol consumption and marijuana use may make you drowsier or dizzier. Do not conduct any activity requiring alertness until you are sure that you can do it safely. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages.

This medication may affect your blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar regularly and share the results with your doctor. Your doctor may have to adjust your medication, diet, and exercise programme.

Older adults and children may be more sensitive to the side effects of Duloxetine.

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