Duloxetine — Nutrient Depletion & 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.
Nutrients That Duloxetine May Deplete
Long-term use of Duloxetine is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- CoQ10
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Vitamin C
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Melatonin
- Sodium
Common 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
Does Duloxetine deplete nutrients?
Yes. Duloxetine has been associated with depletion of CoQ10, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium, Melatonin, Sodium based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Duloxetine deplete?
Duloxetine is associated with lower levels of: CoQ10, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium, Melatonin, Sodium. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Duloxetine?
Common side effects associated with Duloxetine include: Nausea; Dry mouth; Drowsiness; Constipation; Dizziness.