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What Causes Fatigue While On Cymbalta?

Posted on Sat, 9 Jul 2016

Question: I AM TAKING 60 MG. EACH MORNING. I AM EXPERIANCING FATIGUE. THIS IS ALL THE TIME.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

Kindly clarify which drug you are taking with the strength of 60 mg.

Are you suspecting that this drug is causing these effects.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (15 minutes later)

I am taking 60mg of Cymbalta each morning

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (28 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is an SSNRI medication. It is known to be associated with feelings of tiredness and asthenia which usually subsides with time. If the issue persists then an alternative drug can be advised in consultation with your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar