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duloxetine

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duloxetine,
a miscellaneous antidepressant.
indications This drug is used to treat major depressive disorder and neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.
contraindications Narrow angle glaucoma and known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibit its use.
adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, tremor, fatigue, decreased appetite, decreased weight, thrombophlebitis, peripheral edema, constipation, diarrhea, dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dry mouth, colitis, gastritis, abnormal and delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, urinary hesitation, photosensitivity, bruising, and swelling. A common side effect is abnormal vision.


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Duloxetine is one such drug that has been known to reduce pain levels and here are the revelations of duloxetine diabetic peripheral neuropathy studies that can prove to be helpful for diabetics.
Revelations of Duloxetine Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Studies by Gert Gambell / Health care industry community
The review looked at the following drugs: bupropion, citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine, fluvoxamine (Luvox), milnacipran, mirtazapine (Remeron), paroxetine (Paxil), reboxetine, sertraline (Zoloft), and venlafaxine (Effexor) (Lancet 2009 [doi: 10.
Escitalopram, sertraline lead class for depression by Splete, Heidi / Clinical Psychiatry News
v,vi,vii,viii) About Duloxetine Serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain and spinal cord are believed to both mediate core mood symptoms and help regulate the perception of pain.
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