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Does Cymbalta Help Cure Anxiety And Chronic Depression?

Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016

Question: How long does it take an snri (cymbalta) to work for relieving anxiety/panic/depression?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 minutes later)

after one hour it acts as sleeping drug. You need to tae it for three weeks for anti psychotic effect.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (5 days later)

Ivs been taking the 40mg for one week and dont see much improvement. Should i keep on it for 2 more weeks?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you need to take it for minimum 3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to take it for three weeks for show some effect. So take it continuously for three weeks. If then it is not working then you need to add some other medications like pregabalin M.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar