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What Causes Severe Fatigue While On Cymbalta?
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Mon, 6 Jun 2016
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Question : I am TAKING 60MG OF CMBALTA. I AM EXTREMLY TIRED ALL THE TIME DOES THIS DRUG CAUSE THIS?
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). It is known to be associated with a feeling of tireness as you have described. However, the tiredness or fatigue usually comes down as you get adjusted to the medicine.. In case the problem persists, you can ask your doctor to switch to an alternative medicine which does not cause this side effect.
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Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). It is known to be associated with a feeling of tireness as you have described. However, the tiredness or fatigue usually comes down as you get adjusted to the medicine.. In case the problem persists, you can ask your doctor to switch to an alternative medicine which does not cause this side effect.
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