Can you drink milk while taking cymbalta?
Question posted by pilltaker76 on 16 July 2013
Last updated on 16 July 2013 by Anonymous
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These are the things you should avoid which I found, milk is not 1 of them:
There are 3 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Cymbalta (duloxetine) which include:
Caffeine ↔ DULoxetine
Moderate Drug Interaction
Caffeine may increase the blood levels and effects of DULoxetine. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects of DULoxetine such as nausea, dry mouth, insomnia, drowsiness, constipation, or any unusual symptoms. If you have high blood pressure, you may need closer monitoring of your blood pressure while you are receiving these medications. In addition, you may have an increased risk of developing a rare but serious condition associated with the use of DULoxetine and similar medications called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms while taking the medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Alcohol (Ethanol) ↔ DULoxetine
Moderate Drug Interaction
Talk to your doctor before using DULoxetine together with ethanol. DULoxetine may cause liver damage, and taking it with alcohol may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with DULoxetine. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes, as these may be symptoms of liver damage. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DULoxetine ↔ food
Moderate Food Interaction
DULoxetine may cause liver damage, and taking it with alcohol may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with DULoxetine. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes, as these may be symptoms of liver damage. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/duloxetine,cymbalta.html
What should I avoid while taking Cymbalta?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage.
Cymbalta may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
https://www.drugs.com/cymbalta.html
Take care,
Hello pilltaker76. Unless you have are allergic to milk, yes you can. Your doctor or pharmacist can confirm or give their opinion. Regards pledge
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