Understanding Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Side Effects

This medication causes mild side effects! Examples include dizziness and fatigue. Patients will often feel sleepy during the day, so they should not drive until they adjust to the medication! Feeling sleepy during the day is magnified when patients deal with insomnia as a side effect. Constipation, diarrhea, and nausea are common mild side effects on this medication as well. They fall into the category of the flu-like symptoms that patients experience! Patients taking this medication also deal with an increased appetite, low sodium, and issues urinating. This makes it harder for them to remain hydrated!

Individuals also sweat excessively on this medication. Diabetes patients must also be ready for this medication to result in irregular blood sugar control! Skin reactions also appear over time when individuals take this medication. It leads to organ damage in some systems as well. However, this is rare! Serotonin syndrome is another rare side effect. Symptoms of this condition include agitation, hallucinations, and coma. It is a medical emergency. This means that it needs immediate attention!

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