A 21-year-old female asked:
i'm starting cymbalta (duloxetine) as well as atenolol, half a 25 mg tablet. i don't drink much, but if i want to go out with friends and enjoy some drinks can i?
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Dr. Bennett Werner answered
44 years experience Cardiology
Yes: Not a problem - bottoms up!
Answered on Jun 6, 2015
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Depends/liver damage: If your alcohol has already metabolized out of your system, the answer is yes. However, if you just drank or drank a lot earlier, you should not take ... Read More
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered
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Yes: While an occasional alcoholic beverage probably doesn't hurt, the combination of Cymbalta (duloxetine) with heavy or chronic alcohol use can cause liv ... Read More
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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered
31 years experience Pediatrics
Ask your MD: The PDR advises to "avoid with substantial alcohol ", but doesn't comment on how much alcohol that is. It can cause liver damage.
I really can't advi ... Read More
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Dr. Gregory Seagraves answered
17 years experience Pharmacology
Alcohol and Cymbalta (duloxetine): An occasional drink may be ok. However, frequent drinking while on Cymbalta (duloxetine) may potentate the risk of liver damage.
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