8 patient evaluations for Duloxetine taken for the purpose of 'major depressive disorder' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Moderate
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Nov 8, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 1996)
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EffectivenessSlight (for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia))
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessModerate (for generalized anxiety disorder)
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Side effectsModerate (feelings of hopelessness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It seems to work. I have been on it so long I cant
remember not being on the medication
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
feelings of hopelessness
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 27, 2017 (Started Jul 01, 2014)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for post-traumatic stress disorder)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for fibromyalgia)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
just take as directed.
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 19, 2014 (Started Nov 15, 2014)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fibromyalgia)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 14, 2012 (Started May 21, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessNone (for fibromyalgia)
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Side effectsModerate (decreased sex drive (libido))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
120 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Not really sure if it really helped but I did notice an increase in migraines, lower sex drive and, since stopping, drive is back after a week! Not noticing depression or pain level getting worse. will know better later I think.
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Mar 19, 2012 (Started Jan 02, 2012)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 1, 2012 (Started Nov 02, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessSlight (for persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia))
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EffectivenessMajor (for fibromyalgia)
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Side effectsMild (obsessive thoughts)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
Cost:
$200+ monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 1, 2011 (Started Jan 08, 2010)
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EffectivenessSlight (for nerve pain (neuralgia))
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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EffectivenessSlight (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessSlight (for depressed mood)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 13, 2010 (Started May 02, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for major depressive disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Make sure you are diagnosed with the proper dosage. my doctor started me off with 60mg and it was too much for me. it caused a lot of problems as a runner. i had a hard time running, breathing, fatiqgued quickly.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
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