Cymbalta (duloxetine): Online prescriptions for anxiety or depression

Yes, you can get a prescription for Cymbalta (duloxetine) online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Cymbalta they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Cymbalta (duloxetine) is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Cymbalta (or duloxetine) is a type of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It treats depression and anxiety by boosting the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

No. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Cymbalta prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Cymbalta online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Cymbalta  is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of Cymbalta and its generic form, duloxetine, are often mild, but can include nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, constipation, and changes in appetite or sex drive, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience thoughts of suicide, hallucinations, blurred vision, shortness of breath, chest tightness, painful and long-lasting erections, bleeding that won’t stop, or aggressive behavior. It’s important to take Cymbalta exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Yes, you can get a Cymbalta (duloxetine) prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Cymbalta (duloxetine) and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Cymbalta is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Cymbalta (duloxetine) prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the Cymbalta medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Cymbalta (duloxetine) will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for Cymbalta you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Cymbalta. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is taken in different forms, dosages, and frequency, depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider.

If you suffer from one of the following conditions you shouldn’t take Cymbalta: manic behavior, alcoholism, suicidal thoughts, high blood pressure, liver problems, seizures, kidney disease.

Although some people experience changes in weight when taking SNRIs like Cymbalta,  most people who take Cymbalta report decreased appetite and weight loss. The results from a study published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment support that SNRIs such as Cymbalta more often cause decreased appetite and weight loss.

Cymbalta is a good medication to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder.

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for anxiety or depression.

Other medications for anxiety include:

• Bupropion
• Paxil

Other medications for depression include:

• Prozac
• Fluoxetine
• Citalopram

Cymbalta, which has the generic name duloxetine, is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety and is a type of medication called a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by boosting the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Cymbalta is commonly prescribed to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and agoraphobia.