Uses
Children under the age of 18 should not be given Cymbalta. You shouldn't take Cymbalta while pregnant unless your doctor has instructed you to. Cymbalta enters breast milk and could be harmful to a nursing infant. Cymbalta should not be taken while nursing a baby.
The side effects of Cymbalta, particularly low blood pressure, drowsiness, and dizziness when standing up, may be more noticeable in older adults. The risk of falling can rise as a result of these side effects.
Duloxetine allergies or the following conditions should prevent you from taking Cymbalta:
glaucoma with a narrow angle;
recent (within the last two weeks) history of a heart attack;
or if you are receiving methylene blue injection therapy. If taken along with specific medications, Cymbalta may result in the serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. Agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, rapid heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all signs of serotonin syndrome. If you are also taking an MAO inhibitor, you should avoid taking Cymbalta. There may be drug interactions with Cymbalta. Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure because Cymbalta may cause it to rise. It is best to take Cymbalta with food.