This medication is used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression
and for chronic neuropathic pain (nerve pain) or to prevent migraine headaches.
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for other conditions as well.
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect,
adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions
about your medicines, talk to your health care provider.
Helps depression by restoring two natural chemicals (serotonin and norephinephrine).
Take this medicine as directed. This medicine is taken orally and can be
taken with or without food. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without
consulting with your doctor.
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double
doses.
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed.
For women, it should be avoided during pregnancy and nursing. As with other
medications, if you suspect that you may be pregnant, talk to you physician
or pharmacist before using this medication.
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