Duloxetine: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Duloxetine. Educational only — not medical advice.

Reported adverse reactions

ReactionHighest frequency reported*
Nauseac23%
Nausea23%
Headache14%
Decreased weightd14%
Dry mouth13%
Dry mouthb11%
Fatigued11%
Somnolenceb,f11%
Somnolence e10%
Constipationb10%
Agitationi10%
Fatigueb,c9%
Insomnia d9%
Constipationc9%
Dizziness c9%
Diarrhea9%
Dizziness9%
Decreased appetiteb8%
Decreased appetitec7%
Fatiguec7%

*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.

Labeled uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of: Major Depressive Disorder [SEE CLINICAL STUDIES (14.1)] Generalized Anxiety Disorder [SEE CLINICAL STUDIES (14.2)] Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy [SEE CLINICAL STUDIES (14.3)] Fibromyalgia [see CLINICAL STUDIES (14.4)] Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain [SEE CLINICAL STUDIES (14.5)]

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set afd59273…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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