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Generic CymbaltaDuloxetine 20/30/40mg
Products from the same categoryProduct Information Duloxetine capsuleWhat is this medicine?DULOXETINE is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused by fibromyalgia. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Do not cut, crush or chew this medicine. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. If you have been taking this medicine regularly for some time, do not suddenly stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose, or your symptoms may get worse. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine?Do not take this medicine with any of the following:
This medicine may also interact with the following:
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Continue to take your medicine even if you do not feel better right away. It can take about 4 weeks before you feel the full effect of this medicine. Patients and their families should watch out for worsening depression or thoughts of suicide. Also watch out for sudden or severe changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medicine may cause an increase in blood pressure. Check with your doctor or health care professional, you may be able to measure your own blood pressure and pulse. Find out what your blood pressure and heart rate should be and when you should contact him or her. What side effects may I notice from this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. FAQ about CYMBALTA Medications:Should I have a prescription to order from you?Some products available in our pharmacy require a valid perscription. If the law of your country or territory requires you to obtain perscription for any of the products which you plan to purchase you will be asked by our customer support representative to send it after you complete the order. I can purchase CYMBALTA with no prescription?Yes, our online drugstore sell pharmacy without prescription, and you can buy online CYMBALTA with no doctor prescriptions. You have a discount CYMBALTA?Yes, online-medic.com gives you a discount of 5%, enter OM05RX on the payment page
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Antidepressant use rises as recession feeds wave of worry
The number of antidepressants prescribed by the NHS has almost doubled in the last decade, and rose sharply last year as the recession bit, figures reveal. The health service issued 39.1m prescriptions for drugs to tackle depression in England in 2009, compared with 20.1m in 1999 – a 95% jump. Doctors handed out 3.18m more prescriptions last year than in 2008, almost twice the annual rise seen in preceding years, according to previously unpublished statistics released by the NHS’s Business Services Authority. The increase is thought to be due in part to improved diagnosis, reduced stigma around mental ill-health and rising worries about jobs and finances triggered by the economic downturn. But tonight doctors warned that some people are being put on the drugs unnecessarily, especially those with milder symptoms of depression, partly because there is too little access to “talking therapies”, which use discussion rather than drugs to tackle problems. “More people are being diagnosed with depression, but many of them would be treated better by having access to talking therapies, especially those with mild to moderate depression. I’m concerned that these people are being treated with medication unnecessarily,” he added. GPs felt “cornered” into giving patients antidepressants because of a lack of alternatives, he said. “Talking therapies are just a good [as medication] for treating mild depression, and CBT can be just as good for more serious depression. But the provision for these therapies hasn’t been good,” said Field. However, more GPs were gaining more of a choice between tablets and talking treatments, he said. Peter Byrne, the director of public education at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, whose 12,450 members include the UK’s 6,300 consultant psychiatrists, echoed Field’s concern. It said it was unsurprising that prescriptions were rising after a decade of investment in mental health services. “The optimistic view is that more people are being uncovered and treated. My concern is that people with mild depression should not be put on antidepressants,” he said. Consultant psychiatrist Tim Kendall, director of the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, which drafts NHS guidance on the drugs, said: “Antidepressants are offered too frequently in primary care because the waiting lists for alternative treatments are too long. Doctors need to think hard about putting people on these drugs because they can be hard to get off and have significant side-effects.” The NHS does not record how many people take antidepressants, but up to one in six people suffers from some form of depression during their life. The recession has produced greater demand for NHS help with mental health problems. “In 2009 all of us – whether we work in general practice, general hospitals or specialist services – are seeing an increase in referrals from the recession. The stresses of the downturn are the last straw for many people,” said Byrne. The Labour government invested hundreds of millions of pounds in “talking therapies”, in an effort to help jobless people with chronic problems get back into work and couples negotiate relationship difficulties. The Lib-Con coalition has promised to continue prioritising such treatments. But Byrne disputed claims about long waiting times. The falling cost of antidepressants may have an effect. Ten years ago each prescription cost £16, but this has fallen to just £6 today, which means the NHS spend has fallen, from £315m in 1999 to £230m last year. Dr Hugh Griffiths, the government’s mental health tsar, said that while the causes of, and risk factors for, depression were complex “the recession can have an impact. A rise in prescriptions might also reflect a greater awareness and willingness to seek support and better diagnosis by GPs”. “Psychological therapies, which can be offered alongside or as an alternative to medication, provide choice in treatment. We are closely looking at how we can improve access”, said Griffiths. A survey in March for the mental health charity Mind, which asked people if they had sought help for work-related stress since the downturn began, found 7% had begun medical treatment for depression and 5% had started counselling. A spokeswoman for Mind, Alison Cobb, said the fact antidepressants are now licensed for use in a wider range of conditions, such as social anxiety and post traumatic stress, was also a factor. [Before ]<--[Read more]-->[Next] |
