Side Effects of Cymbalta
Like any other medications side effects may occur with Cymbalta too. Though, it is not necessary for every individual taking Cymbalta to experience a side effect because each and every individual get affected in different manner. Few patients might experience some of the common side effects associated with the drug, whereas some patients may experience severe side effects. Most of the common side effects of Cymbalta include:
- Dry Mouth
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Sweating
In the event that the patient is experiencing any severe side effects, it is advised that the patient immediately report to their doctor of the side effects and to seek necessary medical advice. Few severe side effects associated with Cymbalta include:
- Increase blood pressure
- Weight gain
- Convulsions
- Mania
- Glaucoma
- Increased blood cholesterol level
- Convulsions
- Anger and aggression
- Hallucinations
- Underactive thyroid gland
Cymbalta Drug Interactions
Certain medications when taken together can cause adverse reactions and hence are not recommended to be taken together. Patients using Cymbalta are advised to consult the doctor prior taking any other prescription, non-prescription, herbal and vitamins supplements. It is advised because Cymbalta is known to interact with certain medications and cause adverse effects on health.
Following drugs must be avoided in combination with Duloxetine because these may increase the risk of side effects:
- Fluvoxamine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Enoxacine
- SSRI antidepressants
- Tramadol
- Pethidine
Following medications are known to increase the risk of drowsiness if taken along with Duloxetine:
- Sedating antihistamines like Chlorphenamine and hydroxyzine
- Barbiturates like Phenobarbital and Amobarbital
- Antipsychotics like Haloperidol and Chlorpromazine
- Benzodiazepines such as Diazepam and Temazepam
- Sleeping pills like Zopiclone
- Painkillers such as Morphine and Codeine
Warnings and Precautions of Cymbalta
Patients are advised to keep a track on warnings and precautions associated with this drug in order to avoid other health complications. Some of the warnings and precautions associated with Duloxetine include:
- This drug may cause drowsiness, so patients are advised to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking this drug.
- Duloxetine may cause a drop in blood pressure. Therefore blood pressure of the patients taking Duloxetine should be regularly monitored.
- One must avoid heavy alcohol use while taking Cymbalta because this may cause severe liver injury.
- The amount of sodium in the blood can drop while taking this drug.
- Duloxetine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- One should not suddenly stop taking this medication because it may cause some adverse symptoms like headache, dizziness, irritability etc.
Cymbalta must be cautiously used in:
- Elderly patients
- Bipolar disorder
- History of mania, seizures or epilepsy
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
