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A member asked:

I have been on cymbalta (duloxetine) 60mg for major depression, it has stopped working.i was wondering if i ad another 60mg to my dose?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cymbalta (duloxetine): There is room for adjusting by increments of 30 mg. Depending on how long u been on it, but i would not advise making amy changes without consulting your prescribing doc. First.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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Dr. Richard Levenson answered

Specializes in Anxiety Disorders

Medicine: Please don't! check with your prescribing doctor before you make any changes to medicine he or she has prescribed.

Dr Fox agreed

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cymbalta (duloxetine): Making changes on your own is not advised. Contact your prescribing doc. First.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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