What to Expect
Cymbalta is FDA-approved for fibromyalgia
Cymbalta is approved by the FDA for the management of fibromyalgia.more
Cymbalta offers relief from symptoms of depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), diabetic nerve pain (DNP), and fibromyalgia.
Cymbalta has been approved for the treatment of depression and GAD and the management of DNP and fibromyalgia. It has been shown to improve:
- mood, aches and pains, and anxious symptoms associated with depression
- anxiety symptoms and functioning associated with GAD
- pain associated with DNP
- painful symptoms and functioning associated with fibromyalgia
Cymbalta comes in a capsule and can be taken once a day. The recommended daily dose for Cymbalta is 60 mg. Cymbalta is not recommended for those under 18.
Knowing When Cymbalta Is Working
Feeling the way you do now probably didn't happen overnight. Feeling better may take a little time, too.
For mood symptoms in depression, patients may notice improvements in 1 to 4 weeks. Full antidepressant response may take 4 to 6 weeks. Patients may see improvement as early as 2 weeks in their anxious symptoms of GAD. In DNP and fibromyalgia trials, some patients experienced pain relief as early as 1 week. Results may vary from person to person.
Give Cymbalta time to work. And don't stop taking it without talking to your doctor. Work with your doctor to find a treatment program that is right for you.
Tracking Your Progress
Your symptoms may gradually begin to improve. There are tools available to help you track your progress located throughout this site:
Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to track your progress.
Of course, Cymbalta is not for everyone. As with any prescription medication, it helps to be aware of the most common side effects and potential risks associated with treatment. For complete product information, read the full Prescribing Information.
