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Suggest remedy for mental ailments
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What are the differences between Cipramil and Cymbalta for treating depression/bipolar/anxiety, etc.? Can either one be equally effective? I tried AVANZA (prescribed by a doctor-GP), but it drastically increased my back, neck, joint and lower back/heap pain/pains in the muscles of my lower part of legs, etc. - I felt like an 80 years old instead of 60. I reduced daily taking AVANZA-30 tablet to1/2 then 1/4 and then stopped completely for last few days. Surprisingly my pains are minimal and I feel much better without taking AVANZA now.However, as I used cipramil few years ago, my doctor prescribed me the same again. I haven t started the cipramil yet. But one of my friend with similar complains, using Cymbalta (with Doctor s prescription) and informed me that he is feeling better without any side effect.I am now wondering, should I try Cymbalta instead of Cipramil (assuming it will have fewer side effects)? Or, avoid using any drug to treat my depression/bipolar disorder and all sorts of pains (physio-psychological- neurological)? Also, if there any other is alternative medicines like, herbal or naturopathy, etc. that I should try instead of using prescription drugs!Should I choose to continue treating traditional way, do I need to see my GP for prescribing me Cymbalta instead of Cipramil? Alternatively, can I just take the prescription for Cipramil to a Chemist outlet and their Pharmacist on-duty can swap the medicine for me?
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Cymbalta has lower side effects than cipramil and both the drugs are not same. Cymbalta has been specifically indicated for neuropathic pain and is more effective than cipramil for this indication. I think you should not try herbal medicines for now if you have bipolar disorder.You can start with cymbalta 30mg.Thanks.