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Can I Stop Cipralex And Take Duloxetine For Chronic Neck Pain?
Question: I have been suffering from chronic neck pain. I am on 5 mg of Cipralex for the last month. It has not helped. I have been advised to switch to 20 mg of Duloxetine. Can I stop Cipralex today & start the new drug tomorrow. Tks
Brief Answer:
You can stop Cipralex and start Duloxetine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
As both Cipralex and Duloxetine are serotonin reputake inhibitor, you can stop Cipralex and start Duloxetine.
For spondyilitis and chronic neck pain you have to do cervical isometric exercises to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Low doses of antidepressant medicines relieve pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In higher doses, antidepressants can help to relieve symptoms of depression.
Low doses of antidepressant medicines relieve pain. It is known that they can improve sleep. This may in turn improve your ability to cope with pain.
This is the reason that low doses of antidepressant are prescribed to you for chronic neck pain.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I take it at night to sleep better ?
Brief Answer:
It is better to take it at night .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is better to take it at night to sleep better .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
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