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Can Cymbalta Help Cure Depression And Stress?
Question: I am stressed, anxious, and depressed. I need help. Would cymbalta be a good choice of medication? I have been on it before but did not see much improvement.
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Hello,Welcome to HCM and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. To answer your question, Cymbalta is a fine choice of medication to treat depression and anxiety.
It is an SNRI antidepressant, which has few side effects and is effective treatment. Doses typically start at 20mg and are increased as high as 120mg daily. However, selection of an antidepressant is an art, and can depend on several things.
I see you have tried Amitriptyline, Sertraline, Effexor, and Cymbalta. If you'd like a comprehensive assessment, we can go over your history in detail and I can pick a medication that is best for you. You can do this by giving your medical history and asking this question at my private link:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,Welcome to HCM and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. To answer your question, Cymbalta is a fine choice of medication to treat depression and anxiety.
It is an SNRI antidepressant, which has few side effects and is effective treatment. Doses typically start at 20mg and are increased as high as 120mg daily. However, selection of an antidepressant is an art, and can depend on several things.
I see you have tried Amitriptyline, Sertraline, Effexor, and Cymbalta. If you'd like a comprehensive assessment, we can go over your history in detail and I can pick a medication that is best for you. You can do this by giving your medical history and asking this question at my private link:
tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
OR
https://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70684
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my direct link below . It would be my pleasure to be your personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings/psychiatry). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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