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URLhttps://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/duloxetine/
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Meta TitleDuloxetine | Drugs | BNF | NICE
Meta DescriptionView duloxetine information, including dose, uses, side-effects, renal impairment, pregnancy, breast feeding, important safety information and drug action.
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Drug action Drug action For duloxetine Inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin and noradrenaline. Indications and dose For duloxetine Major depressive disorder for duloxetine By mouth Adult 60 mg once daily, dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg per day in patients who are responding to treatment and have a history of repeated episodes of major depression. Generalised anxiety disorder for duloxetine By mouth Adult Initially 30 mg once daily, usual maintenance 60 mg once daily, dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg per day. Diabetic neuropathy for duloxetine By mouth Adult 60 mg once daily, discontinue if inadequate response after 2 months; review treatment at least every 3 months; dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg daily in divided doses. Moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence for duloxetine By mouth Adult (female) 40 mg twice daily, patient should be assessed for benefit and tolerability after 2–4 weeks, alternatively initially 20 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, this can minimise side-effects, then increased to 40 mg twice daily, patient should be assessed for benefit and tolerability after 2–4 weeks. Important safety information Important safety information For duloxetine SNRI antidepressant medicines: small increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage when used in the month before delivery Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are known to increase the risk of bleeding due to their effect on platelet function. Observational data suggest that the use of SNRIs in the last month before delivery may increase the risk of postpartum haemorrhage. Healthcare professionals should continue to consider the benefits and risks of antidepressant use during pregnancy, and the risks of untreated depression in pregnancy. Healthcare professionals should also consider this finding in the context of individual patient risk factors for bleeding or thrombotic events. Anticoagulant medication in women at high risk of thrombotic events should not be stopped but healthcare professionals should be aware of the risk identified. Cautions Cautions For duloxetine Bleeding disorders; cardiac disease; elderly; history of mania; history of seizures; hypertension (avoid if uncontrolled); raised intra-ocular pressure; susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma Interactions View interactions for duloxetine Side-effects Side-effects For duloxetine Common or very common Anxiety; appetite decreased; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fall; fatigue; flushing; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; headache; muscle complaints; nausea; pain; palpitations; paraesthesia; sexual dysfunction; skin reactions; sleep disorders; sweat changes; tinnitus; tremor; urinary disorders; vision disorders; vomiting; weight changes; yawning Uncommon Apathy; arrhythmias; behaviour abnormal; burping; chills; concentration impaired; disorientation; dysphagia; ear pain; feeling abnormal; gait abnormal; haemorrhage; hepatic disorders; hyperglycaemia; increased risk of infection; malaise; menstrual disorder; movement disorders; mydriasis; peripheral coldness; photosensitivity reaction; postural hypotension; suicidal behaviours; syncope; taste altered; temperature sensation altered; testicular pain; thirst; throat tightness; vertigo Rare or very rare Angioedema; cutaneous vasculitis; dehydration; galactorrhoea; glaucoma; hallucination; hyperprolactinaemia; hypertensive crisis; hyponatraemia; hypothyroidism; interstitial lung disease; mania; menopausal symptoms; oral disorders; pneumonia eosinophilic; seizure; serotonin syndrome; SIADH; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; urine odour abnormal Frequency not known Stress cardiomyopathy Side-effects, further information Symptoms of sexual dysfunction may persist after treatment has stopped. Pregnancy Pregnancy For duloxetine Toxicity in animal studies—avoid in patients with stress urinary incontinence; in other conditions use only if potential benefit outweighs risk. Risk of neonatal withdrawal symptoms if used near term. Breast feeding Breast feeding For duloxetine Present in milk—manufacturer advises avoid. Hepatic impairment Hepatic impairment For duloxetine Manufacturer advises avoid. Renal impairment Renal impairment For duloxetine Treatment cessation Treatment cessation For duloxetine Nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, dizziness, paraesthesia, sleep disturbances, and tremor are the most common features of abrupt withdrawal or marked reduction of the dose; dose should be reduced over at least 1–2 weeks. Patient and carer advice Patient and carer advice For duloxetine Driving and skilled tasks Patients and carers should be counselled on the effects on driving and performance of skilled tasks—increased risk of dizziness. National funding/access decisions National funding/access decisions For Cymbalta® For full details see funding body website. Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions For Cymbalta® Duloxetine ( Cymbalta ®) for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults (September 2006) Funding decision: Recommended with restrictions Medicinal forms There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. View medicinal form and pricing information Antidepressant drugs Depression Diabetic complications Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women Other drugs in class Other drugs in class Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors Bupropion hydrochloride Naltrexone with bupropion Venlafaxine
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[View medicinal form and pricing information](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/duloxetine/medicinal-forms/) ## Drug action ### Drug action For duloxetine Inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin and noradrenaline. ## Indications and dose ### For duloxetine #### Major depressive disorder for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult 60 mg once daily, dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg per day in patients who are responding to treatment and have a history of repeated episodes of major depression. #### Generalised anxiety disorder for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult Initially 30 mg once daily, usual maintenance 60 mg once daily, dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg per day. #### Diabetic neuropathy for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult 60 mg once daily, discontinue if inadequate response after 2 months; review treatment at least every 3 months; dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg daily in divided doses. #### Moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult (female) 40 mg twice daily, patient should be assessed for benefit and tolerability after 2–4 weeks, alternatively initially 20 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, this can minimise side-effects, then increased to 40 mg twice daily, patient should be assessed for benefit and tolerability after 2–4 weeks. ## Important safety information ### Important safety information For duloxetine #### SNRI antidepressant medicines: small increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage when used in the month before delivery Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are known to increase the risk of bleeding due to their effect on platelet function. Observational data suggest that the use of SNRIs in the last month before delivery may increase the risk of postpartum haemorrhage. Healthcare professionals should continue to consider the benefits and risks of antidepressant use during pregnancy, and the risks of untreated depression in pregnancy. Healthcare professionals should also consider this finding in the context of individual patient risk factors for bleeding or thrombotic events. Anticoagulant medication in women at high risk of thrombotic events should not be stopped but healthcare professionals should be aware of the risk identified. ## Cautions ### Cautions For duloxetine Bleeding disorders; cardiac disease; elderly; history of mania; history of seizures; hypertension (avoid if uncontrolled); raised intra-ocular pressure; susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma ## Interactions [View interactions for duloxetine](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/interactions/duloxetine/) ## Side-effects ### Side-effects For duloxetine #### Common or very common Anxiety; appetite decreased; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fall; fatigue; flushing; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; headache; muscle complaints; nausea; pain; palpitations; paraesthesia; sexual dysfunction; skin reactions; sleep disorders; sweat changes; tinnitus; tremor; urinary disorders; vision disorders; vomiting; weight changes; yawning #### Uncommon Apathy; arrhythmias; behaviour abnormal; burping; chills; concentration impaired; disorientation; dysphagia; ear pain; feeling abnormal; gait abnormal; haemorrhage; hepatic disorders; hyperglycaemia; increased risk of infection; malaise; menstrual disorder; movement disorders; mydriasis; peripheral coldness; photosensitivity reaction; postural hypotension; suicidal behaviours; syncope; taste altered; temperature sensation altered; testicular pain; thirst; throat tightness; vertigo #### Rare or very rare Angioedema; cutaneous vasculitis; dehydration; galactorrhoea; glaucoma; hallucination; hyperprolactinaemia; hypertensive crisis; hyponatraemia; hypothyroidism; interstitial lung disease; mania; menopausal symptoms; oral disorders; pneumonia eosinophilic; seizure; serotonin syndrome; SIADH; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; urine odour abnormal #### Frequency not known Stress cardiomyopathy ### Side-effects, further information Symptoms of sexual dysfunction may persist after treatment has stopped. ## Pregnancy ### Pregnancy For duloxetine Toxicity in *animal* studies—avoid in patients with stress urinary incontinence; in other conditions use only if potential benefit outweighs risk. Risk of neonatal withdrawal symptoms if used near term. ## Breast feeding ### Breast feeding For duloxetine Present in milk—manufacturer advises avoid. ## Hepatic impairment ### Hepatic impairment For duloxetine Manufacturer advises avoid. ## Renal impairment ### Renal impairment For duloxetine Avoid if creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/minute, [M](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/about/how-bnf-publications-are-constructed/ "Manufacturer information") see [Prescribing in renal impairment](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicines-guidance/prescribing-in-renal-impairment/ "Prescribing in renal impairment"). ## Treatment cessation ### Treatment cessation For duloxetine Nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, dizziness, paraesthesia, sleep disturbances, and tremor are the most common features of abrupt withdrawal or marked reduction of the dose; dose should be reduced over at least 1–2 weeks. ## Patient and carer advice ### Patient and carer advice For duloxetine ### Driving and skilled tasks Patients and carers should be counselled on the effects on driving and performance of skilled tasks—increased risk of dizziness. ## National funding/access decisions ### National funding/access decisions For Cymbalta® For full details see funding body website. #### Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions For Cymbalta® - [SMC No. 285/06](https://www.scottishmedicines.org.uk/medicines-advice/duloxetine-30mg-and-60mg-capsules-cymbalta-fullsubmission-28506/) Duloxetine (*Cymbalta* ®) for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults (September 2006) Funding decision: Recommended with restrictions ## Medicinal forms There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. [View medicinal form and pricing information](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/duloxetine/medicinal-forms/) ## Related treatment summaries 1. [Antidepressant drugs](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/antidepressant-drugs/) 2. [Depression](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/depression/) 3. [Diabetic complications](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/diabetic-complications/) 4. [Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/urinary-incontinence-and-pelvic-organ-prolapse-in-women/) ## Other drugs in class ### Other drugs in classSerotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors 1. [Bupropion hydrochloride](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/bupropion-hydrochloride/) 2. [Naltrexone with bupropion](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/naltrexone-with-bupropion/) 3. 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## Drug action ### Drug action For duloxetine Inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin and noradrenaline. ## Indications and dose ### For duloxetine #### Major depressive disorder for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult60 mg once daily, dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg per day in patients who are responding to treatment and have a history of repeated episodes of major depression. #### Generalised anxiety disorder for duloxetine ##### By mouth AdultInitially 30 mg once daily, usual maintenance 60 mg once daily, dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg per day. #### Diabetic neuropathy for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult60 mg once daily, discontinue if inadequate response after 2 months; review treatment at least every 3 months; dose can be increased if necessary up to a maximum of 120 mg daily in divided doses. #### Moderate to severe stress urinary incontinence for duloxetine ##### By mouth Adult (female)40 mg twice daily, patient should be assessed for benefit and tolerability after 2–4 weeks, alternatively initially 20 mg twice daily for 2 weeks, this can minimise side-effects, then increased to 40 mg twice daily, patient should be assessed for benefit and tolerability after 2–4 weeks. ## Important safety information ### Important safety information For duloxetine #### SNRI antidepressant medicines: small increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage when used in the month before delivery Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are known to increase the risk of bleeding due to their effect on platelet function. Observational data suggest that the use of SNRIs in the last month before delivery may increase the risk of postpartum haemorrhage. Healthcare professionals should continue to consider the benefits and risks of antidepressant use during pregnancy, and the risks of untreated depression in pregnancy. Healthcare professionals should also consider this finding in the context of individual patient risk factors for bleeding or thrombotic events. Anticoagulant medication in women at high risk of thrombotic events should not be stopped but healthcare professionals should be aware of the risk identified. ## Cautions ### Cautions For duloxetine Bleeding disorders; cardiac disease; elderly; history of mania; history of seizures; hypertension (avoid if uncontrolled); raised intra-ocular pressure; susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma ## Interactions [View interactions for duloxetine](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/interactions/duloxetine/) ## Side-effects ### Side-effects For duloxetine #### Common or very common Anxiety; appetite decreased; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; fall; fatigue; flushing; gastrointestinal discomfort; gastrointestinal disorders; headache; muscle complaints; nausea; pain; palpitations; paraesthesia; sexual dysfunction; skin reactions; sleep disorders; sweat changes; tinnitus; tremor; urinary disorders; vision disorders; vomiting; weight changes; yawning #### Uncommon Apathy; arrhythmias; behaviour abnormal; burping; chills; concentration impaired; disorientation; dysphagia; ear pain; feeling abnormal; gait abnormal; haemorrhage; hepatic disorders; hyperglycaemia; increased risk of infection; malaise; menstrual disorder; movement disorders; mydriasis; peripheral coldness; photosensitivity reaction; postural hypotension; suicidal behaviours; syncope; taste altered; temperature sensation altered; testicular pain; thirst; throat tightness; vertigo #### Rare or very rare Angioedema; cutaneous vasculitis; dehydration; galactorrhoea; glaucoma; hallucination; hyperprolactinaemia; hypertensive crisis; hyponatraemia; hypothyroidism; interstitial lung disease; mania; menopausal symptoms; oral disorders; pneumonia eosinophilic; seizure; serotonin syndrome; SIADH; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; urine odour abnormal #### Frequency not known Stress cardiomyopathy ### Side-effects, further information Symptoms of sexual dysfunction may persist after treatment has stopped. ## Pregnancy ### Pregnancy For duloxetine Toxicity in *animal* studies—avoid in patients with stress urinary incontinence; in other conditions use only if potential benefit outweighs risk. Risk of neonatal withdrawal symptoms if used near term. ## Breast feeding ### Breast feeding For duloxetine Present in milk—manufacturer advises avoid. ## Hepatic impairment ### Hepatic impairment For duloxetine Manufacturer advises avoid. ## Renal impairment ### Renal impairment For duloxetine ## Treatment cessation ### Treatment cessation For duloxetine Nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, dizziness, paraesthesia, sleep disturbances, and tremor are the most common features of abrupt withdrawal or marked reduction of the dose; dose should be reduced over at least 1–2 weeks. ## Patient and carer advice ### Patient and carer advice For duloxetine ### Driving and skilled tasks Patients and carers should be counselled on the effects on driving and performance of skilled tasks—increased risk of dizziness. ## National funding/access decisions ### National funding/access decisions For Cymbalta® For full details see funding body website. #### Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions For Cymbalta® - Duloxetine (*Cymbalta* ®) for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults (September 2006) Funding decision:Recommended with restrictions ## Medicinal forms There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. [View medicinal form and pricing information](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/duloxetine/medicinal-forms/) 1. [Antidepressant drugs](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/antidepressant-drugs/) 2. [Depression](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/depression/) 3. [Diabetic complications](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/diabetic-complications/) 4. [Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/urinary-incontinence-and-pelvic-organ-prolapse-in-women/) ## Other drugs in class ### Other drugs in classSerotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors 1. [Bupropion hydrochloride](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/bupropion-hydrochloride/) 2. [Naltrexone with bupropion](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/naltrexone-with-bupropion/) 3. [Venlafaxine](https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/venlafaxine/)
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