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What side effects are commonly associated with drinking alcohol when taking 30mg of cymbalta (duloxetine)?

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Dr. Neil Liebowitz
Psychiatry 41 years experience
Return of sx: Alcohol will deplete the serotonin levels making antidepressants ineffective within 24 hours. This can cause acute depression and anxiety.
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