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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While On Duloxetine?

Hi, I am currently taking Duloxetine. I just started taking it on May 25th and it has helped me a lot, however, I am going on an 8 day cruise on July 15th and we have purchased a drink package which I will be drinking alcohol during the cruise and I know I can t while taking this drug so I want to stop taking it temporarily. How should I start weening myself off of it??
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Duloxetine is a medication mostly used for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.
It can have serious effects on your body when mixed with other substances such as alcohol. Alcohol and duloxetine can cause liver damage, induce excessive sleep and aggravate depressive symptoms.
Hence you need to avoid intake of alcohol while you are taking duloxetine.
Hope the information provided helps.
Best wishes.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While On Duloxetine?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Duloxetine is a medication mostly used for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. It can have serious effects on your body when mixed with other substances such as alcohol. Alcohol and duloxetine can cause liver damage, induce excessive sleep and aggravate depressive symptoms. Hence you need to avoid intake of alcohol while you are taking duloxetine. Hope the information provided helps. Best wishes. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S.