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I have been on 60 mg cymbalta (duloxetine) for ten years and have slurred speech occasionally first thing in the morning and then it clears up. is it normal?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause: slurred speech,but in association with low sodium levels,so get your sodium checked by your Dr.

Answered 3/23/2018

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A member asked:

I have been on 60 mg cymbalta (duloxetine) for ten years and have slurred speech occasionally first thing in the morning and then it clears up. is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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