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1. Nausea: Duloxetine can cause nausea or vomiting, which may be more common during the
first few weeks of treatment.
2. Headache: Duloxetine can cause headaches, which may range from mild to severe.
3. Dry mouth: Duloxetine can cause dry mouth, which can lead to dental problems or other
complications.
4. Fatigue: Duloxetine can cause fatigue or tiredness, which can affect daily activities.
5. Constipation: Duloxetine can cause constipation, which can lead to discomfort or other
gastrointestinal problems.
6. Dizziness: Duloxetine can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, particularly when standing up
quickly.
7. Insomnia: Duloxetine can cause insomnia or difficulty sleeping, particularly in people who
take the medication later in the day.
8. Sweating: Duloxetine can cause excessive sweating, which can be uncomfortable or
embarrassing.
9. Diarrhea: Duloxetine can cause diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration or other
complications.
10. Loss of appetite: Duloxetine can cause loss of appetite or decreased appetite, which can lead
to weight loss or other nutritional deficiencies.
11. Sexual dysfunction: Duloxetine can cause sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido or
difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, particularly in men.
12. Abnormal dreams: Duloxetine can cause abnormal dreams or nightmares, which can affect
sleep quality or overall well-being.
13. Anxiety: Duloxetine can cause or worsen anxiety, particularly in people with pre-existing
anxiety disorders.
14. Agitation: Duloxetine can cause agitation or restlessness, particularly in people with pre-
existing psychiatric conditions.
15. Blurred vision: Duloxetine can cause blurred vision or other visual disturbances, particularly
in people with pre-existing vision problems.
16. Chest pain: Duloxetine can cause chest pain or discomfort, particularly in people with pre-
existing cardiovascular problems.
17. Confusion: Duloxetine can cause confusion or disorientation, particularly in older adults or
people with cognitive impairment.
18. Depression: Duloxetine can cause or worsen depression, particularly in people with pre-
existing depressive disorders.
19. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior: Duloxetine can increase the risk of suicidal
thoughts or behavior, particularly in children, adolescents, and young adults.
20. Increased risk of bleeding: Duloxetine can increase the risk of bleeding, particularly in
people taking blood-thinning medications.
21. Increased risk of hyponatremia: Duloxetine can cause hyponatremia, which is a condition in
which the blood sodium levels are too low and can lead to neurological problems.
22. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome: Duloxetine can increase the risk of serotonin
syndrome, which is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body has an
excessive amount of serotonin.
23. Liver toxicity: Duloxetine can cause liver toxicity or liver damage, particularly in people with
pre-existing liver problems.
24. Increased risk of glaucoma: Duloxetine can increase the risk of glaucoma, particularly in
people with pre-existing eye problems.
25. Increased risk of seizures: Duloxetine can increase the risk of seizures, particularly in people
with pre-existing seizure disorders.
26. Increased risk of bone fractures: Duloxetine can increase the risk of bone fractures,
particularly in older adults or people with pre-existing osteoporosis.
27. Increased risk of falls: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls, particularly in older adults or
people with pre-existing balance problems.
28. Increased risk of hypertension: Duloxetine can increase blood pressure, particularly in
people with pre-existing hypertension.
29. Increased risk of diabetes: Duloxetine can increase the risk of diabetes or worsen blood
sugar control, particularly in people with pre-existing diabetes or those at risk for developing
diabetes.
30. Increased risk of urinary retention: Duloxetine can increase the risk of uninary retention.
31. Increased risk of urinary incontinence: Duloxetine can increase the risk of urinary
incontinence or leakage, particularly in women.
32. Increased risk of weight gain: Duloxetine can cause weight gain, particularly in people who
take the medication for an extended period.
33. Increased risk of muscle spasms: Duloxetine can cause muscle spasms or twitching,
particularly in people with pre-existing muscle disorders.
34. Increased risk of tinnitus: Duloxetine can cause tinnitus or ringing in the ears, which can be
temporary or persistent.
35. Increased risk of skin rash: Duloxetine can cause skin rash or other allergic reactions,
particularly in people with pre-existing skin conditions.
36. Increased risk of mania: Duloxetine can cause or worsen mania, particularly in people with
pre-existing bipolar disorder.
37. Increased risk of hypomania: Duloxetine can cause or worsen hypomania, which is a milder
form of mania.
38. Increased risk of psychosis: Duloxetine can cause or worsen psychosis, particularly in people
with pre-existing psychotic disorders.
39. Increased risk of withdrawal symptoms: Duloxetine can cause withdrawal symptoms if the
medication is stopped suddenly or if the dosage is reduced too quickly.
40. Increased risk of serotonin discontinuation syndrome: Duloxetine can cause serotonin
discontinuation syndrome, which is a set of symptoms that occur when a person stops taking
the medication abruptly or reduces the dosage too quickly.
41. Increased risk of liver failure: Duloxetine can cause liver failure or other complications,
particularly in people with pre-existing liver problems.
42. Increased risk of heart failure: Duloxetine can cause heart failure or other cardiovascular
problems, particularly in people with pre-existing heart disease.
43. Increased risk of stroke: Duloxetine can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in people
with pre-existing cardiovascular problems.
44. Increased risk of death in older adults with dementia: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
death in older adults with dementia, particularly in those with pre-existing cardiovascular
problems.
45. Increased risk of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in people with pre-existing gastrointestinal
problems.
46. Increased risk of falls in people with peripheral neuropathy: Duloxetine can increase the risk
of falls in people with peripheral neuropathy, which is a condition that affects the nerves and
can cause numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hands or feet.
47. Increased risk of falls in people with Parkinson's disease: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with Parkinson's disease, particularly in those with pre-existing balance problems.
48. Increased risk of falls in people with multiple sclerosis: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with multiple sclerosis, particularly in those with pre-existing balance problems.
49. Increased risk of falls in people with cerebellar ataxia: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with cerebellar ataxia, which is a condition that affects the cerebellum and can
cause balance problems or coordination difficulties.
50. Increased risk of falls in people with vestibular disorders: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with vestibular disorders, which are disorders that affect the inner ear and
balance.
51. Increased risk of falls in people with osteoporosis: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in
people with osteoporosis, which is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle.
52. Increased risk of falls in people with muscle weakness: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with muscle weakness, particularly in those with pre-existing neuromuscular
disorders.
53. Increased risk of falls in people with visual impairments: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with visual impairments, particularly in those with pre-existing eye problems.
54. Increased risk of falls in people with vertigo: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in
people with vertigo, which is a condition that causes dizziness or a spinning sensation.
55. Increased risk of falls in people with postural hypotension: Duloxetine can increase the risk
of falls in people with postural hypotension, which is a condition that causes low blood pressure
when standing up.
56. Increased risk of falls in people with peripheral artery disease: Duloxetine can increase the
risk of falls in people with peripheral artery disease, which is a condition that affects the
circulation in the legs and can cause pain or weakness.
57. Increased risk of falls in people with cerebrovascular disease: Duloxetine can increase the
risk of falls in people with cerebrovascular disease, which is a condition that affects the blood
vessels in the brain and can cause stroke or other complications.
58. Increased risk of falls in people with chronic kidney disease: Duloxetine can increase the risk
of falls in people with chronic kidney disease, particularly in those with pre-existing balance
problems.
59. Increased risk of falls in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):
Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in people with COPD, which is a group of lung diseases
that make it difficult to breathe.
60. Increased risk of falls in people with rheumatoid arthritis: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with rheumatoid arthritis, which is a condition that affects the joints and can
cause pain or stiffness.
61. Increased risk of falls in people with lupus: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in people
with lupus, which is an autoimmune disease that can affect various organs and systems in the
body.
62. Increased risk of falls in people with fibromyalgia: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in
people with fibromyalgia, which is a condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in
the muscles and joints.
63. Increased risk of falls in people with chronic pain: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in
people with chronic pain, particularly in those who take the medication for an extended period.
64. Increased risk of falls in people with anxiety: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in
people with anxiety, particularly in those with pre-existing balance problems.
65. Increased risk of falls in people with depression: Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in
people with depression, particularly in those with pre-existing balance problems.
66. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of substance abuse: Duloxetine can increase
the risk of falls in people with a history of substance abuse, particularly in those who abuse
alcohol or sedatives.
67. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of head injury: Duloxetine can increase the risk
of falls in people with a history of head injury, particularly in those with pre-existing neurological
problems.
68. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of seizures: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with a history of seizures, particularly in those with pre-existing neurological
problems.
69. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of fainting: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with a history of fainting or syncope, particularly in those with pre-existing
cardiovascular problems.
70. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of low blood pressure: Duloxetine can increase
the risk of falls in people with a history of low blood pressure, particularly in those with pre-
existing cardiovascular problems.
71. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of stroke: Duloxetine can increase the risk of
falls in people with a history of stroke, particularly in those with pre-existing neurological
problems or balance issues.
72. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of Parkinson's disease: Duloxetine can
increase the risk of falls in people with a history of Parkinson's disease, particularly in those with
pre-existing balance problems or muscle weakness.
73. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of multiple sclerosis: Duloxetine can increase
the risk of falls in people with a history of multiple sclerosis, particularly in those with pre-
existing balance problems or muscle weakness.
74. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of cerebral palsy: Duloxetine can increase the
risk of falls in people with a history of cerebral palsy, particularly in those with pre-existing
balance problems or muscle weakness.
75. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of spinal cord injury: Duloxetine can increase
the risk of falls in people with a history of spinal cord injury, particularly in those with pre-
existing balance problems or muscle weakness.
76. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of muscular dystrophy: Duloxetine can
increase the risk of falls in people with a history of muscular dystrophy, particularly in those
with pre-existing muscle weakness or balance problems.
77. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of peripheral neuropathy: Duloxetine can
increase the risk of falls in people with a history of peripheral neuropathy, particularly in those
with pre-existing balance problems or muscle weakness.
78. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of vestibular disorders: Duloxetine can
increase the risk of falls in people with a history of vestibular disorders, particularly in those
with pre-existing balance problems or muscle weakness.
79. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of cerebrovascular disease: Duloxetine can
increase the risk of falls in people with a history of cerebrovascular disease, particularly in those
with pre-existing neurological problems or balance issues.
80. Increased risk of falls in people with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD): Duloxetine can increase the risk of falls in people with a history of COPD, particularly in
those with pre-existing muscle weakness or balance problems.
81. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome: Duloxetine can increase the risk of serotonin
syndrome, which is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is too much
serotonin in the body. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include confusion, agitation, rapid
heartbeat, high blood pressure, dilated pupils, muscle rigidity, and fever.
82. Increased risk of hyponatremia: Duloxetine can cause hyponatremia or low levels of sodium
in the blood, which can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, and
coma.
83. Increased risk of serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) discontinuation syndrome: Duloxetine
can cause SSRI discontinuation syndrome, which is a set of symptoms that occur when a person
stops taking an SSRI abruptly or reduces the dosage too quickly. Symptoms of SSRI
discontinuation syndrome include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, and
anxiety.
84. Increased risk of glaucoma: Duloxetine can increase the risk of glaucoma, which is a
condition that affects the eyes and can cause vision loss or blindness.
85. Increased risk of cataracts: Duloxetine can increase the risk of cataracts, which is a condition
that affects the eyes and can cause vision loss or blindness.
86. Increased risk of angle-closure glaucoma: Duloxetine can increase the risk of angle-closure
glaucoma, which is a type of glaucoma that occurs when the fluid in the eye cannot drain
properly, leading to a sudden increase in eye pressure.
87. Increased risk of akathisia: Duloxetine can cause akathisia, which is a feeling of restlessness
or agitation that can be uncomfortable or distressing.
88. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors: Duloxetine can increase the risk of suicidal
thoughts or behaviors, particularly in children, adolescents, and young adults. It is important to
monitor for any changes in mood or behavior while taking this medication.
89. Increased risk of sexual dysfunction: Duloxetine can cause sexual dysfunction, such as
decreased libido, difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, or difficulty achieving orgasm.
90. Increased risk of hypospadias: Duloxetine can increase the risk of hypospadias, which is a
birth defect that affects the male urethra.
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