Cymbalta (DULoxetine HCl)

Alternate Name: Cymbalta

Description: Cymbalta is prescribed for the treatment of depression, anxiety and other conditions prescribed by your doctor. The generic version of Cymbalta is Duloxetine. On average Cymbalta is priced at about $284 for a supply of 30, 60 mg delayed-release capsules. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Cymbalta discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule Delayed Release Particles

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antianxiety, Antidepressant, Central Nervous System Agent, Neuropathic Pain Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 60 MG

Warnings: Unusual moods or behaviors, worsening depression, thoughts about hurting yourself, trouble sleeping Unusual bleeding or bruising Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting Restlessness, fever, fast heartbeat, sweating, muscle spasms, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there This medicine can increase thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel depressed and have thoughts about hurting yourself. This medicine may cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble with thinking, or trouble with controlling body movements, which may lead to falls, fractures, or other injuries. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand up slowly to avoid falls. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine may cause the following problems: Serious liver problemsSerotonin syndrome, when used with certain medicinesIncreased risk of bleeding problemsSerious skin reactions, including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndromeLow sodium levels in the bloodSexual problems Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bleeding problems, diabetes, digestion problems, glaucoma, heart disease, high or low blood pressure, or problems with urination. Tell your doctor if you smoke or you have a history of seizures, mental health problems (including bipolar disorder, mania), or drug or alcohol addiction.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Some medicines can affect how duloxetine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Buspirone, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, fentanyl, fluvoxamine, lithium, meperidine, methadone, St John's wort, theophylline, tramadol, tryptophan, warfarinAmphetaminesBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine for heart rhythm problems (including flecainide, propafenone, quinidine)Medicine to treat migraine headaches (including triptans)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Other medicine to treat depression or mood disorders (including amitriptyline, desipramine, fluoxetine, imipramine, nortriptyline, paroxetine)Phenothiazine medicine (including thioridazine)Stomach medicine (including famotidine, antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, PPIs), Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not take duloxetine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days. Do not start taking an MAO inhibitor within 5 days of stopping duloxetine. Ask your doctor if you are not sure if you take an MAOI, including linezolid or methylene blue injection.