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Before starting duloxetine 60mg i was 242.5 lbs and have remained same since, however, my waist has gone 107cmto124cm.can this drug do this? i have on/off used minoxidil which can add weight but still doesn't explain only the waist getting bigger

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Waistline: I see you are on Sertraline. Duloxetine does interact with sertraline and that combination may be causing your distention. Talk to your doctor about that.

Answered 11/21/2016

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A member asked:

Before starting duloxetine 60mg i was 242.5 lbs and have remained same since, however, my waist has gone 107cmto124cm.can this drug do this? i have on/off used minoxidil which can add weight but still doesn't explain only the waist getting bigger

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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