What is Duloxetine?
Depression, anxiety and nerve or chronic pain.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Duloxetine is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Increases both serotonin and norepinephrine, which affect mood and pain signals.
What is it used for?
Depression, anxiety and nerve or chronic pain. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with liver disease, heavy alcohol use or uncontrolled glaucoma, and those on MAO inhibitors. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Duloxetine in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as capsule. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.