Que tipo de medicamento es la duloxetina?

¿Qué tipo de medicamento es la duloxetina?

La duloxetina pertenece a una clase de medicamentos llamados inhibidores selectivos de la recaptación de serotonina y norepinefrina (SNRI, por sus siglas en inglés).

¿Qué tan eficaz es la duloxetina?

Duloxetina mostró ser eficaz independientemente de la severidad basal del paciente. Los autores concluyeron que duloxetina (80-120 mg/día) es más eficaz que los ISRS (20 mg/día) en el tratamiento de la depresión mayor en pacientes con o sin exposición previa a los ISRS (8).

What is duloxetine 60 mg used for?

Duloxetine is a type of antidepressant known as a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain).

What time of day should you take duloxetine?

Duloxetine normally takes 2 to 4 weeks to work.

Common side effects include feeling sick,a dry mouth,headache,constipation and feeling sleepy.

If you and your doctor decide to take you off duloxetine,your doctor may recommend reducing your dose gradually to help prevent extra side effects.

Should I take duloxetine?

heart problems,high blood pressure;

liver or kidney disease;

slow digestion;

a seizure;

bleeding problems;

narrow-angle glaucoma;

bipolar disorder (manic depression);

drug addiction or suicidal thoughts; or

if you drink large amounts of alcohol.

How does duloxetine work for pain?

Pain relief is proven to be significant for at least three months of treatment. However treatment should be based on your individual response.

Less pain allows you to get back to your daily routine.

Better sleep leads to improved quality of life.

More refreshing sleep may allow muscle tissues to heal.