Maintenance dose: 60 mg orally once a day
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15 Duloxetine first received approval from the FDA in August, 2004 as Cymbalta for the treatment of Major
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Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor widely used as an antidepressant and for neuropathic pain
depression – the starting dose is 60mg, taken once a day and this can be increased to 120mg, taken once a day
Common side effects include feeling sick, a dry mouth, headache, constipation and feeling sleepy
These include depression, some anxiety disorders and also a certain type of pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes, called diabetic neuropathy
Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine (duloxetine capsules)
No, memory loss is not a common side effect with cymbalta (duloxetine)
These common side effects of duloxetine can happen in up to 1 in 10 people
Studies have shown that Cymbalta can cause short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and confusion in some patients
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Cons: Sporadic euphoria and intense withdrawal effects (dizziness, nausea, and headache) with one missed dose
More distressing symptoms include nightmares or disturbing dreams, and a pins and needles sensation that comes and goes throughout the body
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When prescribed for depression or anxiety, Cymbalta is often administered to a target dose of 60 milligrams (mg) per day
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