Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Oral route (capsule, delayed release) Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies.These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 or older.Closely ...
Cymbalta is more likely to cause weight loss early in the first 8 to 9 weeks of treatment, but result in a modest weight gain after 8 months of treatment. In general, these weight changes are minimal and may be due to temporary side effects like nausea or loss of appetite, some of the most common side effects of Cymbalta treatment. Continue reading
Common Cymbalta side effects may include: drowsiness; nausea, constipation, loss of appetite; dry mouth; or. increased sweating. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Cymbalta side effects (more detail)
Cymbalta is available as a generic under the name duloxetine. 3. Downsides. If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, headache, dry mouth, constipation, and dizziness.
7. Leg Jerks, Muscle Twitches, and Rarely Seizures. Seizures are listed as a rare but serious side effect of Cymbalta, occurring in roughly 3 out of every 10,500 patients. But more subtle effects, such as restless legs, muscle twitches or spasms, or leg jerks may be experienced by a larger number of people.
In Cymbalta studies, weight loss was one of the most common side effects (≥5% and twice that of placebo) in children 7 to 17 years. In children 7 to 17 years of age receiving Cymbalta in three 10-week studies for depression and anxiety, a ≥3.5% weight loss was reported in 14% of children taking Cymbalta compared to 6% of those on placebo ...
Oral route (capsule, delayed release) Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies.These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 or older.Closely ...
Slowly stopping Cymbalta treatment over 2 to 4 weeks is the best way to help avoid withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, nausea or headache. Talk with your doctor first if you want to stop treatment. It is best not to abruptly discontinue Cymbalta (duloxetine). Cymbalta works in the brain to treat conditions like depression and anxiety.
Other side effects of Savella. Some side effects of milnacipran may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Hi Kk732. I have taken Cymbalta for over 10 years but once I found out that all the problems I was having was from side effects from this medication I started tapering. I’ve tapered by 10% of my last dosage taken every 10-14 days. I’m down from 60 mg. to 1.5 mg. If you decide you want to do it this way let me know and I will explain it more ...