Cymbalta And Depression

Cymbalta and depression seem to be showing signs of promise. 

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of major depressive disorders and for the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, Cymbalta addresses and not only the emotional pain of depression but it also addresses the painful physical symptoms as well.

Depression is a serious and long-lasting state of mind in which normal sadness grows into a much more serious and painful state of fatigue, overwhelming sadness, hopelessness, and despair. 

In certain cases of depression your health care provider may elect to treat you with prescription strength medications.  Antidepressants are the most commonly used treatments for clinical depression. However, most of those who suffer from depression seem to benefit from a combination of treatments including counseling and antidepressants.  One of the newer drugs on the market today designed for the treatment of depression is Cymbalta.

Cymbalta’s mechanism of action is one that works on the two naturally occurring chemicals in the brain and spinal cord known as serotonin and norepinephrine.  These two chemicals are known to play a role in pain and depression.

The current target daily dose for Cymbalta is 60 mg.  It is not recommended for children under the age of 18.  It is also available in 20 mg 30 mg and 60 mg dosages.  Your health care provider will work with you to determine the best dose for your particular situation. 

The side effects of Cymbalta are constipation, dry mouth, excessive sweating, fatigue, and increased sleepiness.  But the majority of folks who have taken Cymbalta do not make the decision to stop taking it based on these side effects alone.

Cymbalta and depression when working in conjunction seem to be having a successful relationship.  It appears to be beneficial to those suffering from depression and anything that can help to reduce depression is a positive step in the right direction.