The Side Effects of Cimbalta

Cymbalta is a drug used to treat major depression and anxiety disorder. While it has been shown to help patients suffering with these disorders, it is not without side effects.
  1. Features/Benefits

    • Cymbalta was created for the use of disorders such as major depression, anxiety, chronic pain disorder (fibromyalgia) and to treat people with diabetic neuropathy (or pain from diabetes). When used correctly, Cymbalta corrects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and create depression.

    Considerations

    • When taking Cymbalta, it is not uncommon to see various side effects. As with most medications, while helping correct one problem, it may cause a few small ailments.

    Side effects

    • According to emedtv.com, Cymbalta has gone through several studies and has shown to pinpoint common side effects. These include (and are not limited to), nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, decreased libido.

    Other issues

    • Other side effects include hot flashes, vertigo, abdominal pain, weight loss.

    A few things to consider

    • As with any medication, Cymbalta may not be the answer for everyone dealing with depression. Patients with liver disease, certain allergies, glaucoma, blood disorders or clotting, epilepsy, or bipolar disorder need to inform their doctor before being prescribed Cymbalta. It can be dangerous when mixed with any of these disorders.

    Significance

    • Depression is not uncommon and you are not alone. According to emedtv.com about 10 percent of the population suffer from depression on a yearly basis. Medications like Cymbalta can be helpful; just be aware of the side effects and consult your physician.

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