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from eMedTV.comDosing Information
The dose of Cymbalta your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(Click Cymbalta Dosage for more information.)
Side Effects of Cymbalta
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Cymbalta. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.The most common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Dry mouth (see Cymbalta and Dry Mouth)
- Constipation
- Insomnia (see Cymbalta and Insomnia).
(Click Cymbalta Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.)
You can also read about specific Cymbalta side effects in the following eMedTV articles:
- Cymbalta and Suicide
- Cymbalta and Weight Gain
- Cymbalta and Weight Loss
- Sexual Side Effects of Cymbalta.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD