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 common depression treatment options that you can discuss with your healthcare provider.
Select all of the symptoms of depression that you currently feel.

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For those living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), even the simplest things can seem difficult. Cymbalta may help.

Find answers to the questions you may have about your GAD. To get started, tell us a little more about your symptoms.

Which of the following best describes you?
Here are some common treatment options and ways to cope with GAD
that you can discuss with your healthcare provider.

Some ways that individuals treat and cope with their GAD are listed below. Select all the options that you want to discuss with your healthcare provider.

How does your GAD make you feel?

The items below are some of the symptoms of GAD. Select all the symptoms you currently feel. Your selections will help identify resources to help you talk to your doctor.

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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.

This is how fibromyalgia may feel...

  • Pain that varies in intensity
  • Pain that varies in location
  • Abnormal tenderness
  • 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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Indication

Cymbalta is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The efficacy of Cymbalta was established in four short-term and one maintenance trial in adults.

Cymbalta is indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The efficacy of Cymbalta was established in three short-term and one maintenance trial in adults.

Cymbalta is indicated for the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia.

Important Safety Information About Cymbalta

Antidepressants can increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, teens, and young adults. Suicide is a known risk of depression and some other psychiatric disorders. Call your doctor right away if you have new or worsening depression symptoms, unusual changes in behavior, or thoughts of suicide. Be especially observant within the first few months of treatment or after a change in dose. Approved only for adults 18 and over.

What should I talk about with my healthcare provider?

Patients on antidepressants and their families or caregivers should watch for new or worsening depression 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.

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 (increased eye pressure)
  • You are taking Mellaril® (thioridazine)

What other important information should I discuss with my healthcare provider?

Before starting Cymbalta, talk with your healthcare provider:

  • about all of your medical conditions, including kidney or liver problems, glaucoma, diabetes, seizures, or if you have bipolar disorder. Cymbalta may worsen a type of glaucoma or the control of blood sugar in some patients with 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, talk with 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
  • about your blood pressure. Cymbalta can increase your blood pressure. Your healthcare provider should check your blood pressure prior to and while taking Cymbalta
  • if you experience headache, weakness, confusion, problems concentrating, memory problems, or feel unsteady while taking Cymbalta which may be signs of low sodium levels
  • if you develop problems with urine flow

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. Other common side effects included dry mouth, sleepiness, constipation, decreased appetite, and, increased sweating. This is not a complete list of side effects.

Other safety information about Cymbalta:

Cymbalta may cause sleepiness and dizziness. Until you know how Cymbalta affects you, you should not drive a car or operate hazardous machinery.

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

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