Is Cymbalta Right for You?

Cymbalta Helps Relieve Emotional and Physical Symptoms

For the treatment of depression, Cymbalta offers relief from many symptoms of depression that may include mood, loss of interest, associated anxiety, and aches and pains.

There are many theories about the cause of depression. One of the most commonly accepted theories suggests that two naturally occurring chemicals, serotonin and norepinephrine, are believed to affect core mood and pain symptoms of depression.

These chemical messengers aid communication between many areas of the brain and spinal cord that affect emotional aspects of a person's nature. They are also important in "controlling the volume" of messages about pain between the body and the brain.

While the mechanism of action for Cymbalta is not fully known, its effects on depression may be due to increasing the activity of two chemicals in the central nervous system, serotonin and norepinephrine. Cymbalta is in a class of medications called selective SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), and is FDA-approved for the treatment of depression.

Who Should NOT Take Cymbalta?

You should NOT take Cymbalta if:

• You are allergic to duloxetine hydrochloride or other ingredients in Cymbalta
• You currently or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
• You have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
• You are taking Mellaril^® (thioridazine)

Before taking Cymbalta, tell your doctor or healthcare provider:

• If you are taking non-prescription or prescription medicines, including those for migraine, to avoid a potentially life-threatening condition
• If you have liver or kidney problems or glaucoma
• If you are pregnant or nursing
• About your alcohol consumption
• About all your medical conditions

Dizziness or fainting may occur upon standing, especially when first starting Cymbalta or when increasing the dose. Your healthcare provider may periodically check your blood pressure while you are taking Cymbalta.

If you have any questions, talk to your healthcare provider before taking Cymbalta.

Cymbalta is not recommended for those under 18 years of age. Remember, only your doctor can decide if Cymbalta is right for you.