Doloxatine

 

A healthcare provider may prescribe duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta^®) to treat the symptoms of depression, peripheral diabetic neuropathy pain, and generalized anxiety disorder. Duloxetine works by helping to increase the levels of certain chemicals in the brain (norepinephrine and dopamine) that can become unbalanced and cause symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is not entirely clear as to how duloxetine works to treat neuropathic pain, but it is thought that it blocks the nerve pain signals in the spinal cord or brain. The medication comes in capsule form and is taken once or twice a day. Because duloxetine can interact with other medications, it is important to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take and other medical conditions you may have.