Cymbalta For Depression
The symptoms of depression are often emotional and physical. Emotional symptoms can include sadness, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, restlessness, and trouble concentrating or making decisions. Physical symptoms can include fatigue, vague aches and pains, headaches, and changes in weight or sleep patterns. For some, depression can include thoughts of death or suicide.
There are many theories about the cause of depression. One of the most commonly accepted theories suggests that two naturally occurring chemicals, serotonin and norepinephrine, are believed to affect core mood and pain symptoms of depression.
These chemical messengers aid communication between many areas of the brain and spinal cord that affect emotional aspects of a person's nature. They are also important in "controlling the volume" of messages about pain between the body and the brain.
While the mechanism of action for Cymbalta is not fully known, its effects on depression may be due to increasing the activity of two chemicals in the central nervous system, serotonin and norepinephrine. Cymbalta is in a class of medications called selective SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), and is FDA-approved for the treatment of depression. More than 7 million patients in the United States have been prescribed Cymbalta for any indication.
If you experience the symptoms of depression, Cymbalta can help. Only your doctor can decide if Cymbalta is right for you. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions About Cymbalta for you to print and discuss with your doctor.
