How It Works
To understand how Cymbalta works, you must first understand the physiology of depression.
Two naturally occurring chemicals in the brain regulate mood and mood stability.
Thesetwo chemicalsare serotoninand norepinephrine.Simply put, it is felt that these neurotransmitters can become imbalanced in depression.
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The same two chemicals responsible for mood regulation also influencepain perception.
Just as an imbalance causes depression, an imbalance of these chemicals is involved in the physiology of pain.
When Cymbalta re-establishs chemical balance, the symptoms of pain may be relieved, as well.
This is in contrast to other medications commonly used to treat peripheral neuropathy that require multiple doses a day.
You should also contact your prescriber, as abruptly stopping a medication like duloxetinecan be dangerous.
You should not stop the drug until speaking with your healthcare provider.
Side Effects
Like most medications, there are side effects associated with Cymbalta.
Some drugs, when taken together can cause unpredictable and potentially dangerous side effects.
Cymbalta may or may not be the appropriate medication for you.
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