Duloxetine — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
Drug Class: SNRI Antidepressant
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Reviewed sourceCommon Side Effects of Duloxetine
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Sexual dysfunction
- Increased sweating
Key Drug Interactions — Duloxetine
Duloxetine has 9 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- MAO inhibitors
- Other SSRIs/SNRIs
- NSAIDs
- Blood thinners
- Tramadol
- St. John's Wort
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Duloxetine?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Duloxetine?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
What are the side effects of Duloxetine?
Common side effects associated with Duloxetine include: Nausea; Dry mouth; Drowsiness; Constipation; Dizziness.