Loxetine
Loxetine Products are primarily used for
Depression, Diabetic nerve pain, Anxiety disorder
About Loxetine Products
Uses of Loxetine Products
Duloxetine is used in the treatment of depression, diabetic nerve pain, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, stress urinary incontinence and fibromyalgia.
Loxetine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Loxetine are Headache, Dryness in mouth, Sleepiness, Decreased appetite, Blurred vision, Fatigue, Flatulence, Sweating.
How Loxetine Products work
Duloxetine works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Loxetine Products
Frequently asked questions about Loxetine Products
Frequently asked questions about Duloxetine
Q. How long does Loxetine 30mg Tablet take to work?
In people with depression and anxiety, Loxetine 30mg Tablet mostly starts working within two weeks of treatment. However, you may take 2-4 weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement after this time. In people with diabetic neuropathic pain, you may take a few weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better after 2 months.
Q. If I start feeling better, can I stop taking Loxetine 30mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop Loxetine 30mg Tablet suddenly and without consulting your doctor. In cases of depression and anxiety, if you have been feeling better for 6 months or more, your doctor may reduce your doses gradually. In case of pain and incontinence, if you are feeling better, continue taking it for the long term. Your doctor will keep monitoring your response to the medicine every few months.
Q. Is Loxetine 30mg Tablet highly addictive?
No, Loxetine 30mg Tablet is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.
Q. What will be the consequences if I stop taking Loxetine 30mg Tablet suddenly?
If you stop Loxetine 30mg Tablet suddenly, you may feel dizzy, tired, agitated or restless, anxious and irritated. You may also experience sleep disturbances (vivid dreams, nightmares, inability to sleep), nausea, vomiting, shaking, muscle pain, diarrhea, a piercing sensation (pins and needles) especially in the head, and excessive sweating or vertigo. Always consult your doctor before you stop taking Loxetine 30mg Tablet. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Q. I am taking warfarin, does Loxetine 30mg Tablet interfere with warfarin? Is it safe to take both together?
You should be cautious if you are taking both Loxetine 30mg Tablet and warfarin since there is a risk of bleeding or you may experience petechiae or purpura.
Q. Is Loxetine 30mg Tablet safe to use for long term?
Loxetine 30mg Tablet is safe to use for a long duration, provided you follow your doctor’s advice regarding the treatment.
Q. I am a hypertensive patient. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased after I started taking Loxetine 30mg Tablet. Is it because of Loxetine 30mg Tablet, what should be done?
Loxetine 30mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood pressure is required, especially during the first month of use. If your blood pressure increase is constant, consult your doctor. It may indicate that your Loxetine 30mg Tablet dose either needs to be reduced or discontinued gradually.