major depressive disorder (MDD)

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DNP)

fibromyalgia

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If you are suffering from depression, the broad range of symptoms can be challenging. Cymbalta may help.

Find answers to the questions you have about your depression. To get started, tell us a little more about your condition.

Which of the following best describes you?
Select all the depression treatment options that you are interested
in talking about with your doctor.
Select all of the symptoms of depression that you currently feel.

Cymbalta is approved by the FDA for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) and fibromyalgia.

Cymbalta can offer relief from anxiety symptoms and improve functioning in generalized anxiety disorder.

This is how generalized anxiety disorder may feel...

  • Excessive anxiety
  • Constant worry
  • Restlessness
  • Easily fatigued
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Muscle tension
  • Disturbed sleep
  • Impaired functioning
  • Trembling
  • Twitching
  • Feeling shaky
  • Muscle aches
  • Muscle soreness
  • Sweating
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

How do you feel?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can make even the simplest things in life seem difficult.

This site can help you learn more about GAD and the treatment of GAD.

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with GAD, Cymbalta may be able to help.

Understanding GAD — Learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment

The Impact of GAD — Learn how GAD affects you and your loved ones

The Journey to Improvement — Learn steps to take that could help you feel better

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Diabetic nerve pain, or DNP, may be described as stabbing, throbbing, shooting, aching, burning pain in your feet, legs, arms, and hands. Nerve pain caused by diabetes can make even the gentlest touch painful. You may also experience numbness, tingling, or loss of feeling instead of pain.

Find answers to the questions you have about your DNP. To get started, tell us a little more about your condition.

Which of the following best describes you?
Select all the DNP treatment options that you want to discuss with
your healthcare provider.
Select all of the symptoms of DNP that you currently feel.

Cymbalta is approved by the FDA for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), as well as the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) and fibromyalgia.

Cymbalta can offer relief from fibromyalgia pain. This site can help you learn more about managing fibromyalgia, treatment options, painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, medication that may be able to help, fibromyalgia information, and more.

This is how fibromyalgia may feel...

  • Pain that varies in intensity
  • Pain that varies in location
  • Abnormal tenderness to light touch
  • Widespread pain
  • Widespread tenderness

How do you feel?

Do you have fibromyalgia?

Cymbalta is a prescription medication for the management of fibromyalgia. This site can help you learn more about managing fibromyalgia, treatment options, painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, medication that may be able to help, fibromyalgia information, and more.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Cymbalta may be able to help.

Understanding Fibromyalgia — Learn about potential causes, treatment options, and painful symptoms of fibromyalgia

The Impact of Fibromyalgia — Learn about the effects of fibromyalgia

The Journey to Improvement — Learn steps to take that could help you manage your fibromyalgia

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Cymbalta® (duloxetine HCl) is approved for the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder, 
  and for the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia.

What should I talk about with my healthcare provider?

Patients on antidepressants and their families or caregivers should watch for new or worsening symptoms, unusual 
changes in behavior, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, irritability, hostility, 
aggressiveness, impulsivity, restlessness, or extreme hyperactivity. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have 
thoughts of suicide or if any of these symptoms are severe or occur suddenly. Be especially observant within the first few 
months of antidepressant treatment or whenever there is a change in dose.

You should also know that:
Suicide is a known risk of depression and some other psychiatric disorders.
Antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or behaviors in some children, adolescents, and young adults 
especially within the first few months of treatment or when changing the dose. No increased risk has been shown for adults 
over age 24, and risk decreased for those over age 65.
All patients starting therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for new or worsening 
depression symptoms, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or unusual changes in behavior.
Cymbalta is not approved for use in patients under age 18.
Who should NOT take Cymbalta?
You should not take Cymbalta if:
You have recently taken a type of antidepressant called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
You have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye disease)
You are taking Mellaril® (thioridazine)
What other important information should I discuss with my healthcare provider?
Before starting Cymbalta, tell your healthcare provider:
about all of your medical conditions, including kidney problems, glaucoma, or diabetes
about your alcohol use
if you are taking nonprescription or prescription medicines, including those for migraine, to address a possible 
life-threatening condition
if you are taking NSAID pain relievers, aspirin, or blood thinners. Use with Cymbalta may increase bleeding risk
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant during therapy, or are breastfeeding an infant
While taking Cymbalta, tell your healthcare provider:
if you have itching, right upper belly pain, dark urine, yellow skin/eyes, or unexplained flu-like symptoms, which 
may be signs of liver problems. Severe liver problems, sometimes fatal, have been reported
if you have high fever, confusion, and stiff muscles to address a possible life-threatening condition
before stopping Cymbalta or changing your dose
if you experience dizziness or fainting upon standing, especially when first starting Cymbalta or when increasing 
the dose. Your healthcare provider may periodically check your blood pressure while you are taking Cymbalta
If you have any questions, talk to your healthcare provider before taking Cymbalta.

What are the possible side effects of Cymbalta?
The most common side effect of Cymbalta was nausea. For most people who had it, the nausea was mild to moderate. 
Other common side effects included dry mouth, sleepiness, constipation, decreased appetite, and increased sweating. 
This is not a complete list of side effects.

Please read additional Safety Information and Boxed Warning for a complete list.
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