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Can Using Cymbalta For GAD Affect The Liver?

Hi, I have a question concerning Cymbalta and things I ve seen online about it causing problems with the liver. I don t drink, haven t for about 20 years and my liver enzyems are normal, I was told I had a fatty liver a few years ago but have been watching what I eat and that s ok now.Do I worry about my liver if I try using Cymbalta for GAD? Thank you for anything you can tell me My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hello
Welcome to HCM.

Most of the antidepressants including cymbalta are metabolised in liver.

Fatty liver not much of a worrisome pathology.

You have been keeping a watch on your diet. Thats great, continue with this.

I would also recommend an yearly check-up of liver function tests with cymbalta.

Hope this helps.
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Can Using Cymbalta For GAD Affect The Liver?

Hello Welcome to HCM. Most of the antidepressants including cymbalta are metabolised in liver. Fatty liver not much of a worrisome pathology. You have been keeping a watch on your diet. Thats great, continue with this. I would also recommend an yearly check-up of liver function tests with cymbalta. Hope this helps. Thanks