Cymbalta is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is
also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain
caused by fibromyalgia.
How To Use
Take this medicine by mouth with
a glass of water. Do not cut, crush or chew this medicine. You can take
this medicine with or without food. Take your medicine at regular
intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. If you
have been taking this medicine regularly for some time, do not suddenly
stop taking it. You must gradually reduce the dose, or your symptoms
may get worse. Ask your doctor or health care professional for advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in
children. Special care may be needed. Possible Side Effects Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue • changes in blood pressure • confusion • dizziness • fast talking and excited feelings or actions that are out of control • fast, irregular heartbeat • fever • hallucination, loss of contact with reality • seizures • stomach flu-like symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting • suicidal thoughts or other mood changes • unusual bleeding or bruising Side
effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your
doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): • blurred vision • change in appetite • change in sex drive or performance • headache • increased sweating • nausea This list may not describe all possible side effects. Precautions Visit your doctor or health care
professional for regular checks on your progress. Continue to take your
medicine even if you do not feel better right away. It can take about 4
weeks before you feel the full effect of this medicine. Patients and
their families should watch out for worsening depression or thoughts of
suicide. Also watch out for sudden or severe changes in feelings such
as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive,
impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not
being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of
treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional. You
may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything
that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects
you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older
patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may
interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Do
not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies without asking your
doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients can
increase possible side effects. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing
sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may
help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe. This
medicine may cause an increase in blood pressure. Check with your
doctor or health care professional, you may be able to measure your own
blood pressure and pulse. Find out what your blood pressure and heart
rate should be and when you should contact him or her.
Overdose If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. Missed dose If you miss a dose, take it as
soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only
that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Storage Keep out of the reach of children. Store
at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F).
Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Click here
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