Administer Duloxetine delayed-release capsules orally (with or without meals) and swallow whole
Label Another 20% is present in the feces as the parent drug, 4-hydroxy metabolite, and an uncharacterized metabolite
Do not chew or crush, and do not open the delayed-release capsule and sprinkle its contents on food or mix with liquids because these actions might affect the enteric coating
anxiety – the starting dose is 30mg, taken once a Duloxetine is a medication that treats depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia and certain types of chronic pain such as nerve, bone or joint pain
Do not open the Cymbalta® delayed-release capsule and sprinkle the contents on food or in liquids
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Key facts
Do not crush, chew, or break • You may open the long-acting capsule and sprinkle on applesauce
These common side effects of duloxetine can happen in up to 1 in 10 people
Indications for duloxetine therapy include major depression, generalized anxiety disorders, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain
A pooled analysis of six different placebo-controlled research studies found that 44
At this dose, there was moderate quality evidence that duloxetine reduced pain in both painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia
According to the research, side effects of Cymbalta withdrawal can appear hours or days after tapering off or stopping the drug
Taking Cymbalta can potentially cause changes in a person’s body weight, including weight loss and weight gain
@ Duloxetine delayed-release capsules may be taken with or without food
People with depression have a consistently low mood and other symptoms
Capsules: Swallow whole
Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable