Combination Drugs

My doctor recently put me on Cymbalta and Clonazepam. He mentioned in our session that I might have a bit of ADD so I thought thats what the Clonazepam was for. However, after reading online it looks like its for Anxiety....which i have. My question is, why would he put me on the Clonazepam if Cymbalta also helps with anxiety. I feel like I am taking two meds for the same thing. What are the benefits of taking these together?

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JKJ

May 21, 2008

To: Alice

Cymbalta is also mostly used for an anti-depressant. I would recommend if you are still unsure then question your doc; don't take anything that you are unsure why you are taking it! (But if you have already started taking it....don't just stop taking anything cold turkey either!!!) Your doc should offer a very clear explaination as to why both of these meds are being given....if not....time to find a new doc.

Good luck!

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