DELOK 40 MG CAPSULE
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Abbott |
Active Ingredient | Duloxetine (40mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Naphthalene Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 593 |
FAQ
DELOK 40 MG CAPSULE Reviews
DELOK 40 MG 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 40 MG, 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 40 MG CAPSULE Works
How to Use DELOK 40 MG CAPSULE
Benefits of DELOK 40 MG CAPSULE
- In Treatment of Fibromyalgia: DELOK 40 MG 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 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 40 MG 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 Anxiety disorder: DELOK 40 MG 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 Depression: DELOK 40 MG 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 Neuropathic pain: DELOK 40 MG 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.
- 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 40 MG 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.
Uses of DELOK 40 MG CAPSULE
- Treatment of Neuropathic pain
- Treatment of Depression
- Treatment of Anxiety disorder
- Treatment of Diabetic nerve pain
- Treatment of Fibromyalgia
- Treatment of Stress urinary incontinence
DELOK 40 MG CAPSULE Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- DELOK 40 MG helps in treating depression and anxiety.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking DELOK 40 MG as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain.
- It may take 2 to 4 weeks for DELOK 40 MG to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
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