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Can Cymbalta Cause Side Effects Like Depression, Weight Loss, General Ill Health And Lack Of Motivation In A 80 Yr Old Woman?

Hi, My name is Michele. My mother takes Cymbalta and has recently had a lot of issues like difficulty urinating which she is seeing a urologist for. Frequent bladder infections. My main concern is her recent depression, lack of motivation, weight loss and general ill health. I mentioned to her that she might have some side effects. Is it true that Cymbalta has caused side effects for the elderly? She 80
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Most of antidepressants have side effects and few are common in all. Same in case of cymbalta. It does not have specific side effects related to old age. Nausea, somnolence, insomnia, and dizziness are the main side effects, reported by about 10% to 20% of patients. Rest side effects depend upon the dose of drug. In higher doses, chances of side effects are more.

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Veera Raghava Rao Buddha.'s  Response
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
The causes for for the difficulty in urination,frequent bladder infection,may be the old age also.The other causes may be the anemia,lack of resistance,etc.
Let her take more of green leafy vegetables,pulses,sprouts,and protein rich foods to have blood,general health and resistance against infections.
Cymbalta may not have effect on the urinary tract infection. If recurrence is more she can have culture and sensitivity of the urine,and treatment accordingly.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Can Cymbalta Cause Side Effects Like Depression, Weight Loss, General Ill Health And Lack Of Motivation In A 80 Yr Old Woman?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic Most of antidepressants have side effects and few are common in all. Same in case of cymbalta. It does not have specific side effects related to old age. Nausea, somnolence, insomnia, and dizziness are the main side effects, reported by about 10% to 20% of patients. Rest side effects depend upon the dose of drug. In higher doses, chances of side effects are more. Thanks