Generic Cymbalta - Is Duloxetine Safe?

In December of 2013 the US Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of the antidepressant Cymbalta. As the manufacturer's patent expires and the cheaper generic becomes available, it's good news for many. Cymbalta is expensive! (I know, because I take it, and it's the costliest drug in my medication arsenal.) But close on the heels of this approval comes word from Australia that there have been 21 confirmed cases where patients taking duloxetine - already in use there - in doses from 30 to 120mg/day developed the dangerous condition called serotonin syndrome. In ten additional cases Read Full PostGeneric Cymbalta - Is Duloxetine Safe? originally appeared on About.com Bipolar Disorder on Friday, February 28th, 2014 at 18:26:14.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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