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Brand Names:
Cymbalta
Generic Name: Duloxetine
What is Duloxetine?
Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It helps increase the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain; this helps mental balance and limit pain signals.
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228 patients in the community are taking or have taken Duloxetine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 97 | 42% |
| Pain | 51 | 22% |
| Other | 38 | 16% |
| Anxiety | 12 | 5% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 7 | 3% |
| General health | 3 | 1% |
| Emotional lability | 3 | 1% |
| Sensation | 2 | <1% |
| Burning sensation | 2 | <1% |
| Numbness, tingling, pins & needles (paresthesia) | 1 | <1% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 | <1% |
| Mood swings | 1 | <1% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | <1% |
| Neuropathy pain | 1 | <1% |
| Slow my MS progress | 1 | <1% |
How long current patients have been taking Duloxetine or how long patients were taking Duloxetine before stopping.
Results from 17 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Moderate | 50% | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Slight | 25% | 2 |
| None | 13% | 1 |
| Can't tell | 13% | 1 |
Insomnia
| Severe | 6% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 18% | 3 |
| Mild | 12% | 2 |
| None | 65% | 11 |
Top reported side-effects include: Decreased sex drive, Sedation, Dizziness
Summary results are based on 17 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.