In addition to serotonin and norepinephrine, duloxetine also seems to increase dopamine levels in your brain, especially in your prefrontal cortex. Your prefrontal cortex is the area of your brain that processes what's happening around you and compares that to your past experiences so you can reac...
If you have bipolar disorder and you're unhappy with the medication that you're currently on—perhaps you feel like it's not working well enough or maybe you're experiencing a side effect that you simply can't stand—remember that it's never a good idea to stop taking a medication cold...
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Levomilnacipran (Fetzima ) Venlafaxine (Effexor) Tricyclic antidepressants are an older class of antidepressants that, while effective for some people, carry a large side effect profile including heart arrhythmias and anticholinergic side effects like dry mouth, sedation, and constipat...