Duloxetina para los trastornos nerviosos y del estado de ánimo

About duloxetine

What is duloxetine used for?

Duloxetine is a type of antidepressant called a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes, called diabetic neuropathy.

Duloxetine is thought to work by regulating the levels of certain chemicals in your brain, called serotonin and noradrenaline/norepinephrine, helping to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and nerve pain.

Otros usos

La duloxetina también se prescribe para tratar los síntomas urinarios, aunque se utiliza una marca y una concentración de cápsulas diferentes. Existe un prospecto independiente titulado Duloxetina para los síntomas urinarios, en el que se ofrece más información sobre la duloxetina cuando se utiliza para esta afección.

Side effects of duloxetine

The most common side effects of duloxetine are:

• Me siento mal.

• Boca seca.

• Estreñimiento.

• Diarrea.

• Sensación de mareo, cansancio o sueño.

• Dolor de cabeza.

• Sudando.

• Feeling anxious or shaky.

• Problemas para dormir.

• Disminución del deseo sexual (libido).

Encontrará una lista completa en el prospecto del fabricante que acompaña al medicamento.

Los efectos no deseados suelen mejorar a medida que su organismo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes continúa o se vuelve molesto.

How to manage duloxetine side effects

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the medicine, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice

Who should not take duloxetine?

Algunos medicamentos no son adecuados para personas con determinadas afecciones, y a veces un medicamento sólo puede utilizarse si se toman precauciones adicionales. Por estas razones, antes de empezar a tomar duloxetina es importante que su médico lo sepa:

• Si está embarazada, esperando un bebé o en período de lactancia.

• Si tiene problemas con el funcionamiento del hígado o de los riñones.

• Si padece una enfermedad cardiaca.

• Si tiene un aumento de la presión ocular (llamado glaucoma).

• Si tiene la tensión alta.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido estados de ánimo "elevados", como la manía en el trastorno bipolar.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido un ataque (convulsión).

• Si padece un trastorno sanguíneo que aumenta el riesgo de hemorragia.

• Si toma o utiliza otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.

Cómo tomar duloxetina

• Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about duloxetine and will provide you with a full list of the side effects which you may experience from taking it.

• Take duloxetine exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose is one capsule of either 30 mg or 60 mg daily.

  • When starting duloxetine, your doctor may give you the lower strength of capsules to begin with, and then increase the strength as you go on.

• Try to take your doses at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take your doses regularly.

  • You can take duloxetine either before or after meals. Swallow the capsule whole with a drink of water to help you to swallow it.

• If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, take it when you remember. If you do not remember until the following day then leave out the forgotten dose and take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Procure acudir a las citas periódicas con su médico. Así podrá comprobar su evolución y revisar su tratamiento.

• You may feel that duloxetine is not helping you straightaway. If you are taking duloxetine for depression or anxiety, it can take a week or two before the effect builds up and 2-4 weeks before you feel the full benefit.

• If you are taking duloxetine for nerve pain damage, it can take several weeks before you feel better. Do not stop taking the capsules after a week or so, even if you think they are not working.

• If you are taking duloxetine for depression, you should expect that a normal course of treatment will last for around six months after your symptoms have eased.

  • There are several types of antidepressants and they differ in their possible side effects - if you find that duloxetine does not suit you then let your doctor know, as another may be found that will.

• Si bebe alcohol, pida consejo a su médico sobre el consumo de alcohol mientras esté tomando duloxetina. Beber alcohol puede aumentar el riesgo de efectos no deseados de la duloxetina, como mareos y visión borrosa.

• Si compra cualquier medicamento, compruebe con un farmacéutico que es adecuado para tomarlo con duloxetina. Esto se debe a que algunos medicamentos a base de plantas (como la hierba de San Juan) pueden aumentar el riesgo de que experimente efectos no deseados.

• Si va a someterse a una operación o a un tratamiento dental, informe a la persona que lleve a cabo el tratamiento de que está tomando duloxetina.

• Keep taking duloxetine until your doctor tells you otherwise. Your treatment is likely to last for a number of months.

  • Stopping suddenly can cause symptoms such as headache, sickness, anxiety, dizziness, shakiness and sleeping problems. Your doctor will reduce your dose gradually over a week or two to reduce the risk of these sorts of problems.

Cómo conservar la duloxetina

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos

Preguntas más frecuentes

Does duloxetine cause weight gain?

Duloxetine is not strongly linked with weight gain, however some people may notice changes in their weight. It's important to speak to your doctor if you're concerned.

What is the most common side effect of duloxetine?

The most common side effect of duloxetine is feeling sick (nausea), although other issues like dry mouth or sleep changes can also occur. These side effects often go away over time.

How long can you take duloxetine for nerve pain?

How long you can take duloxetine for nerve pain depends on your individual needs and how well the medicine works for you. Some people may only need it for a few months, while others stay on it longer to keep their symptoms under control.

Is duloxetine addictive?

Duloxetine is not considered addictive. However, stopping it suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, or irritability. For this reason, your doctor will usually advise reducing the dose gradually if you decide to stop.