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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Resources about the medication Duloxetine (Cymbalta).

Cymbalta Effective For Women With Fibromyalgia, But Not Men

Cymbalta (duloxetine) has been approved by the FDA. Cymbalta targets two chemical messengers in the body, serotonin and norepinephrine. According to a report in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, Cymbalta seems to be effective in treating the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia in women, but not in men.

Drug Finder Profile - Cymbalta

Overview, side effects, interactions and usage information for Cymbalta. From About.com Drug Finder.

Drug Profile - Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

A profile of the antidepressant drug Duloxetine (Cymbalta).

Cymbalta Official Site

Official Cymbalta information site provided by Lilly.

Duloxetine Has Little Effect on Body Weight

Duloxetine has no clinically meaningful effects on body weight in most patients, researchers reported at the 1992 annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

New Antidepressant Works Fast

One of the chief complaints with most antidepressants is it takes so long to feel relief--if you are going to experience relief at all. You may well go on a several weeks trial of a drug only to find that it doesn't work for you. A new drug, Cymbalta, often gives relief very quickly, which is good news for those experiencing debilitating depression.

New Drug for Neuropathic Pain

Many people who have dual issues with pain and depression are finding Cymbalta helps them. This article discusses Cymbalta's approval for diabetic neuropathic pain.

News and Research About Cymbalta

I've included this site because it pulls together several articles about Cymbalta and appears to be periodically updated.

Young Woman in Cymbalta Trials Hangs Self

When a patient begins treatment or alters their dose it is wise for them to be monitored for any increased signs of suicidality, agitation, irritability, etc. This is especially true for children and teens. This story is about Traci Johnson, a young woman who reportedly did not have depression, who hanged herself while participating in Lilly's clinical trials for Cymbalta.
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