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How Safe Is Taking Cymbalta For Depression?

A month ago I had a frightening anxiety attack . Since t hen I have had bad bouts of depression,, which seem to come and go. I am taking Cymbalta and for the last week it has been increased from 30 mg to 60 mg I also have classic migraines. How long does it take to come out of this condition? Am I on the best medication?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Cymbalta is Duloxetine and the drug belongs to SNRI group of antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. You had anxiety attacks and depression and are given 60 mg of Cymbalta. Now coming to your questions-

- Yes its safe to use cymbalta in depression. The drug may cause slight sedation, somnolence, dizziness, nausea etc side effects but it is safe to use.

- The duration of treatment depends upon episodes and severity. Normal natural course of a depressive episode last for bout 4-6 months. If proper treatment is taken individuals start showing response in about 4 weeks but treatment should be given for at least 6 monhts.

- Yes cymbalta is a good medicine. Other medicines that are used are Fluoxetine, Paroxetine etc of SSRI class.

Thanks, hope this solves your query.
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How Safe Is Taking Cymbalta For Depression?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Cymbalta is Duloxetine and the drug belongs to SNRI group of antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. You had anxiety attacks and depression and are given 60 mg of Cymbalta. Now coming to your questions- - Yes its safe to use cymbalta in depression. The drug may cause slight sedation, somnolence, dizziness, nausea etc side effects but it is safe to use. - The duration of treatment depends upon episodes and severity. Normal natural course of a depressive episode last for bout 4-6 months. If proper treatment is taken individuals start showing response in about 4 weeks but treatment should be given for at least 6 monhts. - Yes cymbalta is a good medicine. Other medicines that are used are Fluoxetine, Paroxetine etc of SSRI class. Thanks, hope this solves your query.