What is Duloxetine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DuloxetineBrand:
Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI). It may be used for depression, general anxiety disorder, pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia.
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How do members experience Duloxetine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | 45,414 | 3,465 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 10,973 | 1,286 | |
| Depressed mood | 2,433 | 1,313 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 2,081 | 583 | |
| Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome | 1,865 | 380 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 339 | |
| Nausea | 299 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 188 | |
| Dry mouth | 176 | |
| Dizziness | 168 | |
| Brain fog | 119 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 971 | |
| Moderate | 1,074 | |
| Mild | 1,228 | |
| None | 2,072 |
Member evaluations
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Michaelexx65
evaluated on Mar 31, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Tulabee
evaluated on Jun 06, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
PenguinChic26
evaluated on Jul 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: None
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