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What Causes Low Body Temperature After Taking Cymbalta?

my stepson had a temp of 95.6. He thinks it may be his medication. He has been taking cymbalta for over a year for pain. He has also been nauseous, Could cymbalta be a contributing cause for his low body temp? He has had a negative flu test . Lack of appetite, fatigue. white blood count normal. my email address is YYYY@YYYY
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Hello,

Cymbalta does not cause hypothermia.

Although the normal body temperature is 98.3, hypothermia happens when the temperature goes below 95 so your stepson did not have hypothermia.

Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Low Body Temperature After Taking Cymbalta?

Hello, Cymbalta does not cause hypothermia. Although the normal body temperature is 98.3, hypothermia happens when the temperature goes below 95 so your stepson did not have hypothermia. Hope I have answered your question. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician