Cymbalta vs Venlafaxine
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| 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). | Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood and energy level, and may help restore your interest in daily living. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. | |||
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| 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. | Add Venlafaxine review mood,sleep,energy,productity are normal. Been on the drug for several months now and everytime I am unable to get my prescription on time I have unbearable dreams and excessive sweating. I recently missed two days in a row due to holiday shortened hours at my pharmacy and have had vertigo, nausea and vomiting for 48 hours. done taking this pill. I have tried a number of anti-depressants and this is the only one that improves my moods so I do not cry all the time. However, my insurance company refuses to pay for it. I've been on the drug since I was 14. While it helped with my depression, it has had long lasting side effects. Whenever I miss a dosage I go through crippling withdrawals. One time i ran out of a refill and went 2 days without it. I slept for 20 hours straight and wasn't able to wake up. Now I'm 22 and I've been trying to get off this drug for over a year. Its taking so long because my body goes ... | |||
