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Cymbalta

Duloxetine Hydrochloride

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3.5  Effectiveness
7  Side Effects
5.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 14 Cymbalta side effects and 5 Cymbalta benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is duloxetine and brand name is Cymbalta.
The active ingredients of this medication are Duloxetine, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor and Antidepressant.
Cymbalta is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.
Mainly used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder.
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Cymbalta 4.16 5.01 5.57 49 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Cymbalta, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 8.5% 25.6% 47% 11.1% 7.7%
Balance/Equilibrium 6.1% 20.9% 61.7% 6.1% 5.2%
Blood Pressure 6.1% 14% 72.8% 6.1% 0.9%
Breathing 1.8% 9.7% 77% 10.6% 0.9%
Confidence 13.2% 9.1% 36.4% 27.3% 14%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.7% 18.8% 54.7% 13.7% 5.1%
Digestion 12.7% 19.1% 61.8% 4.5% 1.8%
Emotional Well-being 18.3% 19% 11.9% 29.4% 21.4%
Energy 17.9% 26.8% 20.3% 26% 8.9%
Eyesight 6.1% 20.2% 65.8% 5.3% 2.6%
Memory 14.7% 19% 43.1% 10.3% 12.9%
Mental Clarity 18.6% 17.8% 26.3% 23.7% 13.6%
Pain 6.1% 13.2% 59.6% 17.5% 3.5%
Patience 15.3% 16.1% 26.3% 31.4% 11%
Sexual Health 18.5% 16% 47.9% 13.4% 4.2%
Skin Complexion 5.5% 10.1% 82.6% 1.8% 0%
Sleep 12.8% 27.2% 28% 25.6% 6.4%
Stress Level 13.7% 15.4% 27.4% 25.6% 17.9%
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Commonly Reported Cymbalta Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 70% 16% 6% 8% 0%
Allergic Reaction 89.5% 2.9% 4.8% 1.9% 1%
Anxiety 50% 21.6% 15.7% 6.9% 5.9%
Appetite Loss 46.2% 23.1% 30.8% 0% 0%
Bleeding 92.3% 0% 7.7% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 55.2% 24.1% 3.4% 13.8% 3.4%
Breathing Difficulties 85.7% 3.6% 10.7% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 47.7% 8.1% 19.8% 10.8% 13.5%
Change in Weight 42.1% 21.1% 15.8% 15.8% 5.3%
Cold Symptoms 85.7% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6%
Confusion 62.1% 17.2% 6.9% 10.3% 3.4%
Constipation 43.5% 16.5% 18.8% 10.6% 10.6%
Depression 50% 16.7% 10% 16.7% 6.7%
Diarrhea 85.2% 3.7% 5.6% 1.9% 3.7%
Difficulty Urinating 83.8% 5.9% 2.9% 7.4% 0%
Dizziness 47.8% 20.9% 13% 11.3% 7%
Drowsiness 38.3% 26.7% 13.3% 10% 11.7%
Dry Mouth 37.4% 27% 18.3% 11.3% 6.1%
Erectile Dysfunction 93% 3.5% 1.8% 1.8% 0%
Fatigue 42.4% 12.7% 16.9% 13.6% 14.4%
Fever 89.3% 3.6% 7.1% 0% 0%
Gas 75% 17.9% 3.6% 0% 3.6%
Headache 47% 19.1% 18.3% 4.3% 11.3%
High Blood Pressure 66.7% 8.3% 0% 8.3% 16.7%
Insomnia 45.6% 14% 17.5% 12.3% 10.5%
Irregular Heartbeat 72.4% 13.8% 3.4% 10.3% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 55.7% 12.5% 12.5% 5.7% 13.6%
Mood Swings 65.5% 10.3% 6.9% 3.4% 13.8%
Muscle Cramping 69% 10.3% 13.8% 6.9% 0%
Nausea 61.1% 20% 7.4% 5.3% 6.3%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 63.2% 15.8% 12.3% 7% 1.8%
Sensitivity to Light 75.9% 10.3% 3.4% 10.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 65.7% 7.5% 9% 10.4% 7.5%
Stomach Ache 75.9% 10.3% 3.4% 6.9% 3.4%
Sweating 38.9% 19.4% 8.3% 16.7% 16.7%
Swelling 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Tremors 66.7% 13.3% 20% 0% 0%
Vomiting 71.4% 7.1% 14.3% 0% 7.1%
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Less Commonly Reported Cymbalta Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 75% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 8.3%
Aggressive / Impulsive Behavior 64% 12% 4% 8% 12%
Alcohol cravings 82.8% 6.9% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 56.5% 8.7% 8.7% 8.7% 17.4%
Anxiety 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 62.3% 13% 17.4% 1.4% 5.8%
Change in Sex Drive 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3%
Change in Weight 41.6% 19.5% 18.2% 9.1% 11.7%
Confusion 52.6% 0% 21.1% 10.5% 15.8%
Coordination / Balance Problems 57.1% 14.3% 9.5% 4.8% 14.3%
Cough 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Depression 63.2% 10.5% 0% 5.3% 21.1%
Disorientation 58.3% 12.5% 12.5% 8.3% 8.3%
Double Vision 70.6% 5.9% 5.9% 0% 17.6%
Elevated Cholesterol Level 92.3% 0% 7.7% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 46.2% 15.4% 11.5% 11.5% 15.4%
Fainting 85.7% 0% 4.8% 4.8% 4.8%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 66.7% 12.5% 0% 4.2% 16.7%
Gas 63.6% 9.1% 27.3% 0% 0%
Hallucinations 72.4% 6.9% 10.3% 3.4% 6.9%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 60.9% 17.4% 0% 4.3% 17.4%
Increased Depression 69.1% 10.3% 10.3% 7.4% 2.9%
Increased Urination 81.8% 0% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Indigestion 73.9% 8.7% 0% 8.7% 8.7%
Irritability / Impatience 58.3% 16.7% 25% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 97.2% 2.8% 0% 0% 0%
Mouth Sores 69.2% 7.7% 23.1% 0% 0%
Nausea 50% 27.8% 0% 0% 22.2%
Rapid Heartbeat 63.6% 9.1% 27.3% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 4.2% 12.5% 8.3% 8.3%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Seizures 98.6% 0% 1.4% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 60% 30% 10% 0% 0%
Slow Reflexes 66.7% 12.5% 8.3% 0% 12.5%
Slurred Speech 77.3% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 9.1%
Suicidal Tendencies 72% 7.3% 8.5% 4.9% 7.3%
Sweating 0% 20% 20% 20% 40%
Tremors 38.9% 11.1% 22.2% 11.1% 16.7%
Ulcer 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Vertigo 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Episodes since taking Cymbalta
Since taking Cymbalta Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.1%
Blindness 0.6%
Fall 6.8%
Hallucination 3.1%
Hospitalization 8.7%
Seizure 1.2%
Stroke 0.6%
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02 Apr 2012 Horribly DANGEROUS drug!!! VERY toxic, risks outweigh benefits. Nearly cost me my life after SERIOUS suicide attempt while on it. I was fortunately found in time for EMTs to save my life. I STRONGLY believe this drug should be taken off the market ASAP. Unfortunately, it is making Eli Lilly very rich along with the stupid doctors who are given their "enticing" incentives to hand out their poison Cymbalta to innocent, suffering patients that only want to feel better..
   —Posted by Andrea
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31 Jan 2012 Does not seem to work as well as it did in the past, however problem is probably situational.
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03 Dec 2011 i was hopeless with thought of suicide, no energy and stayed in be. Cymbalta wakes me up at the crack of dawn with no depression, and I sleep well with the help of Trazadone. The ringing in my ears has 95% gone away that i had for over ten years. I am a little worried about recent problems enuciating , bu I do not know if it caused by Cymbalta. It is a concern. Overall, I Thank the Good lord for giving scientists the ability to come up with this drug. The salty metallic taste in my mouth i cabn counteract with candy and gum,
   —Posted by John Davis
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12 Aug 2011 I took Effexor for depression and I was trying to lower my medication prices because of health insurance. I've been taking it for years with no ill effects, and it was less expensive.
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18 Jul 2011 This medicine has really helped my depression and I'm extremely pleased, especially because I haven't had to add any additional antidepressants or increase the dose. However, if for some reason I have to take my dose late or run out I get withdrawal symptoms very quickly. One time I ran out and the "electric shock" feelings were very severe.
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