Improving mood and treating pain with Cymbalta
You've probably seen the commercials. Beautiful piano music plays and a montage of warm cinematography of people in various situations rolls while a woman's voice describes that depression hurts. But what is Cymbalta , and what does it do? Also known as duloxetine , brand name Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression. It is also used in the treatment of fibromyalgia, chronic muscle and joint pain and pain caused by diabetic nerve damage. Let's discuss some things you should know before taking Cymbalta. How does Cymbalta work? Cymbalta, or Duloxetine, controls the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. Serotonin controls mood, gastrointestinal function and pain perception, amongst other physical functions. Norepinephrine is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter, and aids in the "fight-or-flight" reaction while also setting our biological response to stress. This includes pain percept...