Abilify vs Cymbalta
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| Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). | Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). | |||
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| Add Abilify review greg.txt;1;3 Until recently, I had been taking Zoloft for years with satisfactory results. Depression and bipolar symptoms returned strongly and Abilify was added to my treatment upon my request. I have experienced significant spotting since starting this drug, but the beneficial effects outweigh this by far. horrible weight gain Too much weight gain I had to stop. I take Abilify at night (5mg) and Zoloft (200mg) and welbutrin (100mg) in am for Depression. Was taking Trazadone with the Abilify for sleep but now don't need Trazadone and find that Abilify makes me drowsy enough. For the depression it worked extremely well with the other meds. Made me feel a whole better | Add Cymbalta review I was prescribed 30 mg then up'ed to 60 mg then back to 30 mg. It is to treat fibromyalgia. Somewhat helps. Now have chronic diahhrea. I have chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and a history of depression. I had been on Prozac for years. The Prozac stopped helping, as I had crying spells and worsening depression. I was put on Cymbalta, which readily controlled my depression. My fibromyalgia went into remission. I didn't notice any side effects other than constipation. Four years ago I had a major depressive disorder. My dose was increas ... It also somewhat relieves my erosive osteo arthritis I want info on long term use I have had Chronic Depression for years , and recently I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia . My GP put my on Cymbalta to since the Effexor I was taking at the time was no longer effective . Unfortunately with Cymbalta , I had sleepless nights,heavy sweating, upset stomach, weight gain, bowel problems,and my anxiety level increased. With all the side effects from this medication , of course my ... i have been taking others pills for depression, this is the only one that works for me. | |||
