What is Cymbalta good for? Cymbalta side effects in elderly

I want to talk to you today about Cymbalta, that’s Duloxetine. So what is Cymbalta good for? It is used to treat depression and anxiety, and right now, seems to be the flavor of the month and the most popular treatment for pain.

The issue is there are high doses being prescribed and Cymbalta can have side effects in elderly. In high doses Cymbalta can make people angry, paranoid, and not sleep, unfortunately, they attribute that behavior to depression or dementia, and then they give more - which is the exact opposite of what needs to happen.

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If this is the first time you watch my videos, I am Dr Liz and I am a board-certified geriatric specialist. Over the years I have worked with thousands of families from all over the country to help elders through the aging process. Families are typically in crisis and don’t know where to turn when loved ones have dementia, Alzheimer’s, medication problems, or any complications from aging. I feel we must take away medications that “zombify” our elders and adjust meds to get our loved ones back to the happy, productive people they once were. Do you have questions or concerns? Don’t panic. Dr Liz Geriatrics is your resource for everything and anything you need to know about aging. I am so glad you stopped by and remember we are here to help.