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Is Duloxetine Advisable For Anxiety And Nerve Pain?
Question: I am 73 years old with anxiety and nerve pain. My doctor prescribed Duloxetine and nervous about the side effects. What can I expect in the early stages if I take in the morning. I am also on Prilosec. Will this cause a problem?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Duloxetine is an excellent choice to tackle anxiety and nerve pain. It is a very safe and effective medication. About 1 in 5 people will experience some mild nausea or changes in bowel movements for the first few days of taking it, but this goes away within a week or so. This medication is likely to help you!
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Duloxetine is an excellent choice to tackle anxiety and nerve pain. It is a very safe and effective medication. About 1 in 5 people will experience some mild nausea or changes in bowel movements for the first few days of taking it, but this goes away within a week or so. This medication is likely to help you!
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Thank you Dr. Sheppe,
My current medication Remeron (Mirtazapine) was taken last night. How long should I wait before starting on the Duloxitine?
Also wanted to mention, I am what my primary care called "pre-diabetic". And after have be told that 2 years ago i became obsessed and have lost over 40 lbs.
I have not, an cannot, gain any weight back. This combined with a severe case of
acid reflux (HERD) and infection in my stomach that required anti-biotic (Pylera) for 3 weeks making it more difficult to try and gain weight. Will this medication help with this affliction beside anxiety and nerve paid?
My current medication Remeron (Mirtazapine) was taken last night. How long should I wait before starting on the Duloxitine?
Also wanted to mention, I am what my primary care called "pre-diabetic". And after have be told that 2 years ago i became obsessed and have lost over 40 lbs.
I have not, an cannot, gain any weight back. This combined with a severe case of
acid reflux (HERD) and infection in my stomach that required anti-biotic (Pylera) for 3 weeks making it more difficult to try and gain weight. Will this medication help with this affliction beside anxiety and nerve paid?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You can take duloxetine and mirtazapine at the same time. However, most doctors recommend taking duloxetine in the morning, as it can sometimes be wakefulness-promoting.
Duloxetine doesn't directly lead to weight gain, but will help primarily with anxiety which may allow you to worry less and eat more to gain some of that weight back!
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You can take duloxetine and mirtazapine at the same time. However, most doctors recommend taking duloxetine in the morning, as it can sometimes be wakefulness-promoting.
Duloxetine doesn't directly lead to weight gain, but will help primarily with anxiety which may allow you to worry less and eat more to gain some of that weight back!
Please rate and close your answer when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Raju A.T
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