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Duloxetine – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, Warnings and More

Who Should Avoid Taking Duloxetine?

Duloxetine is not a good option for people with the following conditions:

– Kidney disease: Your impaired kidneys may have difficulty getting rid of the medication from the body.

– Liver disease: The drug would build up in the body and worsen liver damage.

– Bladder issues: Duloxetine would affect the ability to urinate.

– Diabetes: The medication would affect levels of blood sugar.

– Bleeding issues: Duloxetine would increase the risk of bruising or bleeding.

– Bipolar disorder: Hypomania or mania may occur when people with this mental issue take duloxetine.

– High blood pressure

– Glaucoma: The risk of an attack is higher when you take this medication

– Convulsions or seizures [7]