What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Cymbalta to Children or the Elderly?

If you are pregnant

  • Not Recommended:

    • If you are nursing

  • Precaution: MONITOR INFANT FOR DROWSINESS, ADEQUATE WEIGHT GAIN AND DEVELOPMENT

    • If you are an adult over 60

  • management or monitoring precaution: Hepatic-May need to adjust dose especially in combination with renal impairment. Renal-Avoid use with CrCl < 30 mL/min. Endocrine-Increased risk of SIADH and hyponatremia resulting in an increased risk of falls. Cardiovascular-Elderly may be at increased risk for orthostatic hypotension, syncope and falls.

    • Pediatric use

  • Severe Precaution: Possible increased suicidal ideation and attempt. Monitor height, weight and behavior.
  • Severe Precaution: Possible increased suicidal ideation and attempt. Risk of anorexia and weight loss. No safety and efficacy.
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