Duloxetine

Duloxetine HCl

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:

Bipolar disorder or a family history of bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression)
A history of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts
Had a recent heart attack or if you have unstable heart disease
Diabetic gastroparesis (a slowing of the digestive tract due to diabetes)
High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
Seizures or epilepsy
Glaucoma (a condition of the eyes)
Liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis
Kidney problems, including kidney failure (renal failure)
A bladder problem
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Cymbalta and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding
Drink alcohol regularly.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Duloxetine for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take this drug.)

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