Duloxetine+mecobalamin
About Duloxetine+mecobalamin
Duloxetine+mecobalamin is a combination medicine used for the management of neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain due to nerve damage or a malfunctioning nervous system. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling, or burning sensation.
Duloxetine+mecobalamin is a combination of two medicines: Duloxetine (mood stabilizer), and Mecobalamin (vitamin B12). Duloxetine is a serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by enhancing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. This Duloxetine+mecobalamin action balances out negative emotions and improves mood, sleep, and makes a person live a better life. Mecobalamin is a Vitamin B12 that helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a myelin substance. Together, Duloxetine+mecobalamin helps provide relief from neuropathic pain caused due to nerve damage and other neurological disorders.
Take Duloxetine+mecobalamin as prescribed. You are advised to take Duloxetine+mecobalamin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, constipation, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), erectile dysfunction, and low sexual desire. Most of these side effects of Duloxetine+mecobalamin do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Duloxetine+mecobalamin for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Duloxetine+mecobalamin without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Duloxetine+mecobalamin should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Duloxetine+mecobalamin as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Do not take Duloxetine+mecobalamin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor immediately, if you experience suicidal thoughts after taking Duloxetine+mecobalamin. Also, seek medical help immediately if you have serotonin syndrome symptoms, such as agitation, hallucinations, fever, shivering, muscle stiffness, twitching, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea.
Uses of Duloxetine+mecobalamin
Medicinal Benefits
Duloxetine+mecobalamin is used to treat neuropathic pain in adults. Duloxetine+mecobalamin is a combination of two medicines: Duloxetine (mood stabilizer), Mecobalamin (vitamin B12). Gabapentin treats seizures by balancing a chemical messenger in the brain called a neurotransmitter, thereby decreasing its abnormal excitement in the brain. Mecobalamin is a Vitamin B12 that helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a myelin substance. Together, Duloxetine+mecobalamin helps provide relief from neuropathic pain caused due to nerve damage and other neurological disorders.
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Side Effects of Duloxetine+mecobalamin
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low sexual desire
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Neuropathic pain: It is a nervous system disorder caused due to damage to sensory nerves. It is caused by chronic progressive nerve disease or due to infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling, or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain is not triggered by an injury, the body unpromptedly sends the pain signals. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).
FAQs
Yes, some young people who have taken Duloxetine+mecobalamin have experienced suicidal thoughts, so people of that age group should be monitored closely while on Duloxetine+mecobalamin. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.
Yes, Duloxetine+mecobalamin may rarely cause weight gain, but is not experienced by everyone. Follow the regular diet and exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Duloxetine+mecobalamin. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Do not discontinue Duloxetine+mecobalamin without consulting your doctor as it could lead to withdrawal symptoms. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Duloxetine+mecobalamin for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Duloxetine+mecobalamin; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Duloxetine+mecobalamin is used to treat neuropathic pain due to diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a condition in which nerve damage occurs due to high blood glucose levels. It mostly damages the nerves in legs and feet.
Duloxetine+mecobalamin may cause sexual disturbances such as decreased sex drive and problems with erection. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
