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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/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs) used to treat both emotional and physical symptoms of depression, it is prescribed for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and management of fibromyalgia.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 199 | 39% |
| Pain | 115 | 23% |
| Other | 34 | 6% |
| Anxiety | 18 | 3% |
| Burning sensation | 14 | 2% |
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 9 | 1% |
| Fibromyalgia | 6 | 1% |
| Sensation | 5 | 1% |
| General health | 5 | 1% |
| Emotional lability | 4 | <1% |
How long current patients have been taking Duloxetine or how long patients were taking Duloxetine before stopping.
Results from 80 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 50% | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 25% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 25% | 2 |
Other
| Severe | 5% | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 10% | 8 |
| Mild | 26% | 21 |
| None | 59% | 47 |
Top reported side-effects include: increased sweating, Decreased sex drive (libido), Brain cloud
Summary results are based on 80 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Report created on November 05, 2009.