Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication.
Do not give Cymbalta to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.
How should I take Cymbalta?
Take Cymbalta exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Try to take Cymbalta at the same time each day. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open a delayed-release capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. It may take 4 weeks or longer before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed. Do not stop using Cymbalta without first talking to your doctor. You may have unpleasant side effects if you stop taking this medication suddenly.
Store Cymbalta at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
See also: Cymbalta dosage (in more detail)
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include agitation, hallucinations, fever, overactive reflexes, loss of coordination, extreme drowsiness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizure (convulsions), fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Cymbalta?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage. Cymbalta may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
See also: Cymbalta and alcohol (in more detail)
Cymbalta side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Cymbalta: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects while taking Cymbalta:
*nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
*feeling like you might pass out;
*agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, overactive reflexes;
*very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors;
*easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
*painful or difficult urination;
*headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops; or
*severe skin reaction:- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Less serious Cymbalta side effects may include:
*dry mouth;
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