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Why does cymbalta (duloxetine) make you so tired?

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Side effect: Many medicines can you feel tired as a side effect. Cymbalta (duloxetine) can do that as well. If you believe that is why you're having a problem, talk to the doctor who wrote the rx about your symptoms.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/14/2017

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