A 41-year-old member asked:
possible side effect to cymbalta (duloxetine)?
3 doctor answers • 15 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marc Zimmermannanswered
Psychiatry 22 years experience
G.I. symptoms.: The most common side effects of Cymbalta (duloxetine) are nausea, dry mouth, constipation, sleep change, diarrhea, appetite change, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, and increased sweating. However, because of the uniqueness of your chemistry, anything can be a side effect.
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Dr. Charles Meusburgeranswered
Psychiatry 36 years experience
Side effects: Nausea, headache, dry mouth, fatigue, somnolence, insomnia, constipation, dizziness, diarrhea, decreased appetite, increased sweating, abdominal pain, possible sexual side effects.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Cymbalta (duloxetine): Gi upset, headache, tremors, muscle aches, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, appetite changes, frequent urination, etc.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Are generic versions of duloxetine as safe as the brand name drug?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Considineanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: Yes generic versions of duloxetine should be safe along with any other generics although i'm not sure that a generic of duloxetine is available yet?
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Does it make a difference whether I take my cymbalta (duloxetine) in the night or the morning?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barbara A Majeronianswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Morning is better: Taken in the evening, Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause insomnia, so it is better to take it in the morning.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How quickly is it safe to increase my dose of cymbalta (duloxetine)?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Leonard Raucheranswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
1 weeks: You may safely increase Cymbalta (duloxetine) on a weekly basis.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Will cymbalta (duloxetine) make me feel better right away?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alfredo Sotoanswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
No: The effects of Cymbalta (duloxetine) will take from 1 week to 1 month depending on why you are using it. It can help symptoms of pain in 1-2 weeks, and depression in 1-4 weeks. It usually takes longer for Cymbalta (duloxetine) to help symptoms of anxiety.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What is duloxetine prescribed for?
2 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Cymbalta (duloxetine): Used for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, stress urinary incontinence, painful peripheral neuropathy such as in diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic musculoskeletal pain associated with osteoarthritis, lower back pain, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue syndrome.
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