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COMPARE CYMBALTA VS. LEVORPHANOL

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Levorphanol
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Levorphanol


SUMMARY

Summary for SNRI
Prescription only

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is taken by mouth to treat depression, anxiety, and some
forms of long-term pain. It can cause side effects if you stop taking it too
suddenly. If you want to stop this medication, your provider will help lower
your dose slowly over time before you can stop altogether. Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
isn't the best choice for people who have heavy alcohol use because combining
this medication with alcohol can lead to liver damage.

Summary for Opioid
Prescription only

Levorphanol is an older opioid medication that's used to help with pain that
isn't relieved by non-opioid pain medications. While it typically works well to
relieve pain, it's a controlled substance because it has a high risk of misuse,
dependency, and addiction. Because of these risks, it might not be the best
choice for everyone.


INDICATIONS

Indications for
•Major depressive disorder in adults
•Generalized anxiety disorder in people age 7 years and older
•Diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain caused by high blood sugar) in adults
•Fibromyalgia in adults (brand Cymbalta approved for people age 13 years and
older)
•Long-term muscle pain in adults
Indications for
•Pain that isn't relieved by non-opioid pain medications alone


PROS AND CONS

Pros and Const for SNRI
Pros
•Helps lower nerve pain from high blood sugar and other forms of long-term pain
•Can treat several conditions, so might be good for people with multiple
conditions
•Dose can be adjusted based on your response
•Available as a lower-cost generic
Cons
•Can take several weeks before you feel the full effects on your mood
•Might not be a good option for people who engage in heavy drinking, or have
liver or kidney problems
•Can cause higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in people 24 years and
younger
•Might raise your risk of bleeding
Pros and Const for Opioid
Pros
•Pain-relieving effect starts within 1 hour and lasts for 6 to 15 hours
•Can take with or without food
•Available as a lower-cost generic
Cons
•High risk of misuse and dependency
•Must slowly lower the dose to stop the medication after long-term use to avoid
withdrawal symptoms
•Might need to take every 6 to 8 hours for continued pain relief, depending on
how long the effects last for you
•A controlled medication, so there are special requirements to get a
prescription filled


COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

Common Side Effects for
•Nausea (23%)
•Headache (14%)
•Dry mouth (13%)
•Drowsiness (10%)
•Trouble sleeping (9%)
•Feeling tired (9%)
•Constipation (9%)
•Dizziness (9%)
•Diarrhea (9%)
•Low appetite (7%)
•Excessive sweating (6%)
•Stomach pain (5%)
Common Side Effects for
•Sleepiness
•Feeling tired
•Headache
•Dizziness
•Constipation
•Nausea
•Vomiting
•Stomach pain


WARNINGS

Common Side Effects for
•Suicidal thoughts and behavior
•Serotonin syndrome
•Withdrawal
•Severe skin reaction
•Higher bleeding risk
•Mania
•Liver damage
•Changes in blood pressure and risk of falls
•Sexual problems
Common Side Effects for
•Potential for addiction and misuse
•Dangerously slow breathing (respiratory depression)
•Opioid overdose
•Difficulty concentrating and extreme sleepiness
•Harm to newborn babies
•Physical dependence and withdrawal
•Low blood pressure
•Low adrenal hormone levels
•Seizures
•Drug interactions


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Levorphanol90 tablets / 2mg


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