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Is It Safe To Take Cymbalta For Depression While Suffering From High BP And Diabetes?
Hello doctor,I have been prescribed cymbalta 30mg for depression but am reluctant to commence taking it.I have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and have chronic neck and back pain after several MVA over the last 20 years. I am a male and am 60 years old. I have been on physeptone for the last 10 years for the chronic pain.Will this effect the affect of Cymbalta.Thanks
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hello,
Cymbalta is the brand name of duloxetine, and it is normally prescribed for depression, anxiety, and diabetic pain.
It is recommended as the best medicine to control these illness.
High blood pressure is a less common side effect taking Cymbalta, so it is safe to take in these diagnosis.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Cymbalta is the brand name of duloxetine, and it is normally prescribed for depression, anxiety, and diabetic pain.
It is recommended as the best medicine to control these illness.
High blood pressure is a less common side effect taking Cymbalta, so it is safe to take in these diagnosis.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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