International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S53-S62 , July 2004

Duloxetine: a new approach for treating stress urinary incontinence

  • Kate Moore

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 Duloxetine, a potent and balanced dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, is an effective and safe pharmacological therapy as shown in one phase 2 and three phase 3 placebo-controlled clinical trials involving approximately 2000 women with SUI.

PII: S0020-7292(04)00183-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.05.009

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86 , Pages S53-S62 , July 2004