Delok 20 Capsule DR

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Abbott
Active Ingredient	Duloxetine (20mg)
Storage	Store below 25°C
Chemical Class	Naphthalene Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	555

FAQ

Is Delok 20 safe to use for long term?

Delok 20 is safe to use for a long duration, provided you follow your doctor’s advice regarding the treatment.

If I start feeling better, can I stop taking Delok 20?

No, you should not stop Delok 20 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.

Is Delok 20 highly addictive?

No, Delok 20 is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.

How long does Delok 20 take to work?

In people with depression and anxiety, Delok 20 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.

What will be the consequences if I stop taking Delok 20 suddenly?

If you stop Delok 20 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 Delok 20. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.

I am taking warfarin, does Delok 20 interfere with warfarin? Is it safe to take both together?

You should be cautious if you are taking both Delok 20 and warfarin since there is a risk of bleeding or you may experience petechiae or purpura.

I am a hypertensive patient. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased after I started taking Delok 20. Is it because of Delok 20, what should be done?

Delok 20 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 Delok 20 dose either needs to be reduced or discontinued gradually.

What if you forget to take Delok Capsule DR?

If you miss a dose of Delok 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Delok 20 Capsule DR Reviews

Delok 20 is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body), neuropathic pain, and stress urinary incontinence.

Delok 20 works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your illness. It may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, decreased libido, abnormal dreams, blurred vision, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking Delok 20, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

How Delok 20 Capsule DR Works

Delok 20 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.

How to Use Delok 20 Capsule DR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Delok 20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Delok 20 Capsule DR

In Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence refers to the loss of urine without conscious intention. It may occur due to a disturbed state of mind and thoughts. Delok 20 helps in increasing the activity of those nerves in the brain that control muscles in our bladder that are responsible for passing urine. This helps in improving bladder control.
In Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain: High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Delok 20 helps reduce this damage by affecting chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. By relieving pain, it helps improve your quality of life.
In Treatment of Fibromyalgia: Delok 20 may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will have an impact on your overall quality of life. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
In Treatment of Depression: Delok 20 increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that improve our mood and behavior. This creates a feeling of wellbeing, relieves anxiety, reduces tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. It is an effective antidepressant but may cause drowsiness. You need to take it regularly as it is prescribed for it to be most effective and should not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition.
In Treatment of Anxiety disorder: Delok 20 stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
In Treatment of Neuropathic pain: Delok 20 is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It interferes with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good.

Uses of Delok 20 Capsule DR

Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence
Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Treatment of Depression
Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain
Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Delok 20 Capsule DR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Delok 20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Delok 20 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^UNSAFE

Delok 20 is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Delok 20 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Delok 20.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Delok 20 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Delok 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Delok 20 to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain.
Delok 20 helps in treating depression and anxiety.
It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Delok 20 as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.

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