General information

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used to cure depressive disorder and misgiving disorder. Cymbalta is also used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia, treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes.

Directions

Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you. Use Cymbalta with a glass of water, with or without food, at the same time each day. Do not crush, chew or break it. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Precautions

Don’t use it if you have allergic reaction, kidney, liver or eyes illness. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

Contraindications

Avoid taking the drug if you have an allergy, especially for children and pregnant woman. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.

Drug interaction

Inform your doctor about all medications you use. The drug can cooperate with MAO inhibitors (Tranylcypromine, Linezolid, etc), Antiarrhythmic drugs (Quinidine, etc), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): Fluoxetine, Citalopram, etc; Antipsychotics (Fluphenazine, etc) or H2-receptor antagonists (Ranitidine, Nizatidine, Cimetidine, etc).

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Overdose symptoms may cause sickness, retching and break heartbeat. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C). Store away from moisture and light. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Possible side effect

The medicine may cause break pulse,shaking, retching or diarrhea. Sometimes my cause an allergy. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.