Drug details

Irenka (duloxetine capsules)

type of Fibromyalgia Agents

Irenka (duloxetine capsule) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.

The drug is often used to treat Peripheral neuropathy .

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • itching,
  • dark urine,
  • vomiting,
  • fever,
  • easy bruising,
  • unusual bleeding,
  • lightheadedness,
  • confusion,
  • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
  • fluttering in your chest,
  • diarrhea
  • headache,
  • sweating,
  • agitation,
  • restlessness,
  • shivering,
  • sore throat,
  • burning eyes,
  • skin pain,
  • red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling,
  • painful or difficult urination,
  • right-sided upper stomach pain,
  • anxiety,
  • panic attacks,
  • trouble sleeping,
  • impulsive behavior,
  • irritableness,
  • hostility,
  • aggression,
  • increased depression,
  • thoughts of self-harm,
  • pounding heartbeats,
  • slurred speech,
  • mood or behavior changes,
  • impotence,
  • hallucinations,
  • vision changes,
  • twitching,
  • fast heart rate,
  • severe weakness,
  • loss of coordination,
  • feeling unsteady,
  • risk-taking behavior,
  • muscle stiffness,
  • nausea, and
  • racing thoughts,
  • sexual problems,
  • increased energy,
  • decreased need for sleep,
  • talkativeness,
  • hyperactivity (mental or physically),
The following drugs are related to Irenka, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Wellbutrin (bupropion hcl)
  • Wellbutrin SR (bupropion hydrochloride sustained-release)
  • Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine hcl)
  • Pristiq (desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets)
  • Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride)
  • Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release)
  • Prozac (fluoxetine hcl)
  • Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride)
  • Paxil-CR (paroxetine hydrochloride)
  • Zoloft (sertraline hcl)
  • Trintellix (vortioxetine tablets)
  • Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride)