Managing Your Depression
People suffering from depression often experience emotional and physical symptoms. 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 substances, serotonin and norepinephrine, are believed to affect core mood and pain symptoms of depression.
What to expect from Cymbalta
These substances aid communication in many areas of the brain and spinal cord that affect emotion. Research suggests that these substances are part of the body's natural pain suppressing system.
While the mechanism of action for Cymbalta is not fully known, its effects on depression may be due to increasing the activity of two naturally occurring substances 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. Over 9 million patients have been treated in the United States with Cymbalta.
If you experience the symptoms of depression, Cymbalta may 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.
