What is Duloxetine? London Pain Clinic

Duloxetine is a medication in the class of anti-depressant drugs, used to treat major depression and provide relief from nerve pain or peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. It belongs to a class of medicines called the selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs).
Originally produced by Lilly researchers, Duloxetine hydrochloride was patented in 1981 and was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004. The drug is sold under the drug name Cymbalta and is officially prescribed for the following purposes:
Major Depressive Disorder Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
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As a consultant in pain medicine at the Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust in London and Medical Director of the London Pain Clinic www.londonpainclinic.com/ , Dr Chris Jenner works daily with patients who suffer from some of the most common, painful and yet misunderstood conditions to affect people around the world today.
Alongside a raft of professional qualifications and more than 15 years’ experience in the specialised field of pain medicine, Dr Jenner possesses a true passion for his subject, a fact which is not only evident through his commitment to using the very best cutting-edge treatments, but also through his desire to understand the impact of acute and chronic pain on the everyday lives of his patients.
Dr Jenner’s experience in treating conditions such as spinal pain, fibromyalgia and arthritis has led him to become one of the leading authorities in his field. Using a holistic approach and a variety of treatments which typically combine medication with minimally-invasive pain management procedures, he works with his patients to restore a pain-free existence, higher levels of physical function and a vastly improved quality of life.
Dr Jenner has several published books on related conditions, you can purchase them from Amazon on the below Links.
Arthritis: A practical guide to getting on with your life (How to Self-Help Guide)
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Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A self-help guide
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Neck and Back Pain: A self-help guide (How to Self-Help Guide)
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this is what ive just been prescribed for my fibromyalgia along with gabapentin that i already have been taking without much pain releif, hope with taking duloxetine along with my gabapentin my fibromyalgia pain will settle, thanks for the vt has helped me a lot