Duloxetine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Duloxetine is an SNRI antidepressant also used for nerve pain. It is a prescription medicine used for depression, generalised anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia and chronic musculoskeletal pain. In Pakistan it is available as capsules and tablets, made by 22 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Duloxetine works

Duloxetine increases levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain and spinal cord, which improves mood and dampens pain signals.

What is Duloxetine used for?

• Depression
• Generalised anxiety disorder
• Diabetic nerve pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and generalised anxiety disorder, and to relieve long-term pain from diabetic nerve damage, fibromyalgia and chronic muscle and joint pain such as low back pain.

Side effects of Duloxetine

Common side effects of Duloxetine include:

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Sleepiness or trouble sleeping
• Constipation
• Sweating

Contact your doctor straight away if you have thoughts of self-harm, yellowing of the skin or eyes, a severe rash, or agitation with fever and fast heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure or a bleeding disorder.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
• Avoid alcohol, and do not drive until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.

Frequently asked questions about Duloxetine

What is the price of Duloxetine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Duloxetine products currently in stock range from Rs 221 to Rs 2,275 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Anxidol 20mg Capsule at Rs 221. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Duloxetine are available in Pakistan?

Duloxetine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Dulan (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Dulosoft (Mcolson Research Labotraies), Zenbar (Searle Company Limited), Dobalta (Genetics Pharmaceuticals), Zuloxet (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Duzalta (Pharmevo LIMITED.), C-yalta (Aspin Pharma) and Oxcym (Atco Laboratories Ltd), along with 10 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Duloxetine?

Yes. Duloxetine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Duloxetine be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on your doctor's advice.

Are all Duloxetine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Duloxetine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Duloxetine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 40+ products containing Duloxetine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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