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bluesky69

Anti depressants

Hi. Hope everyone's ok. Been struggling with low mood and anxiety related to toilet urgency for months now and finally saw a doctor yesterday. He prescribed yentreve (duloxetine) an anti depressant. I've never been one for taking pills and reading through the list of side effects is pretty scary. Has anyone taken this drug or heard anything of it. Thanks.
@cameron

I'm on amitriptyline, which has the double benefit of being an antidepressant plus a blocker of nerve pain. I don't know the one you've been prescribed but I would say that worrying about side effects is unnecessary, a) because you may not get them and b) if you do, there are plenty of alternative meds, such as the one I mention. Toilet issues are horrible and definitely affect quality of life. Getting them (and your mind) sorted has to be your main concern. Get that right and you get back control of your life. Be hopeful. x

@Stumbler

@bluesky69 , Duloxetine (Cymbalta) also has a double benefit that it addresses neuropathic pain too :- http://multiple-sclerosis-research.blogspot.com/2013/11/clinic-speak-trial-of-duloxetine-for.html