Cymbalta is a depression medication that used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It has also been used off-label to treat panic disorder, anxiety, fibromyalgia, stress urinary incontinence, and irritable bowel syndrome. It is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
Before taking Cymbalta
To make sure you can safely take Cymbalta, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
you have liver disease.
you have diabetes.
you have bipolar disorder
you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, or you are breast-feeding.
you are being treated with methylene blue injection.
you have high blood pressure.
Cymbalta side effects in women
Decreased libido, inability to achieve orgasm.
Cymbalta side effects in men
Decreased sex drive, inability to achieve orgasm, ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction.
Cymbalta side effects in the elderly
These patients most often experience hyponatremia, which is manifested in the form of such symptoms as drowsiness, confusion, and muscle twitching.
Sleepiness or insomnia
Dizziness
Anxiety and restlessness
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Headache
Dry mouth
Constipation
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Tremor
Vision impairment
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Heartbeat
Rash
Increased blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Paresthesia
Mydriasis
Hyperglycemia
Urinary incontinence
Thirst
Disorders of taste perception
Epistaxis
Attention disorder
Hyponatremia
Sleep disorders
Shortness of breath
Increased bleeding
Arrhythmias
Convulsions
Hallucinations
Shivering and fever
Respiratory impairment
Laryngospasm
Swelling of the face, tongue and larynx
Irregular cardiac activity and heart rate
Nettle rash
Vomiting of blood
Warnings
Cymbalta can slow down the rate of reaction, and this should be taken into account when driving a car or working with an equipment that requires careful attention.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.
