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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
(mg) once daily; Maximum dosage: 20 mg per dayMDD: 30 mg twice daily or 60 mg once daily; GAD: 30–60 mg once daily; Maximum dosage: 120 mg per day What Are Cymbalta and Lexapro's Uses? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lexapro and Cymbalta to treat depression and anxiety. However, Cymbalta has been approved for other uses as well. Specifically, the FDA approved Lexapro to treat:Depression, medically known as major depressive disorder (MDD), in adults and children ages 12 years and olderGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and children ages 7 years and older Cymbalta’s FDA-approved uses include:MDD in adults GAD in adults and children ages 7 years and olderPain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy in adults Fibromyalgia in adults and children ages 13 years or olderChronic (long-term) musculoskeletal pain in adults SSRIs vs. SNRIs: How Do They Work? All antidepressants work to regulate mood by affecting certain chemicals in the brain, but the exact mechanism of how they work varies by drug class. Serotonin and norepinephrine are neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help neurons (nerve cells) communicate. These neurotransmitters perform key roles in regulating mood, behavior, sleep, and more. When someone has depression, it may be due to a chemical imbalance in their brain. Without a sufficient amount of serotonin and/or norepinephrine available, neurons may not communicate effectively, leading to difficulty regulating mood and mental health changes. SSRIs SSRIs, including Lexapro, work by blocking the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin in the brain, making more serotonin available
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