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Can Vyvance Be Taken While On Cymbalta?
Question: I a just going to start Vyvance for ADD & my current antidepressant, Cymbalta does not interact well with it? A suggestion for a more suitable drug another that DOES NOT cause weight gain.
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid combination
Detailed Answer:
HI
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Duloxetine (cymbalta) may increase the effects of lisdexamfetamine (Vyvance), and side effects such as jitteriness, nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, and racing thoughts have been reported. Combining these medications can also increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases may result in coma and even death. Better to avoid this combination. Rest, you can discuss with your psychiatrist.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Better to avoid combination
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
Duloxetine (cymbalta) may increase the effects of lisdexamfetamine (Vyvance), and side effects such as jitteriness, nervousness, anxiety, restlessness, and racing thoughts have been reported. Combining these medications can also increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases may result in coma and even death. Better to avoid this combination. Rest, you can discuss with your psychiatrist.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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