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Duloxetine

Also known as: Irenka, Drizalma, Cymbalta

Route: Oral

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37 interactions on record⛔ Black Box Warning

Duloxetine has 37 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 9 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 6 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Cimetidine, Ciprofloxacin, Enoxacin. Patients taking Duloxetine should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
37
Contraindicated
9
Major
6
Moderate
18
Minor
3

Contraindicated (9)

  • Duloxetine + Cimetidine— Potent CYP1A2 inhibitor; should be avoided due to significant increase in duloxetine concentrations.
  • Duloxetine + Ciprofloxacin— Quinolone antimicrobial that inhibits CYP1A2; should be avoided due to significant increase in duloxetine concentrations…
  • Duloxetine + Enoxacin— Quinolone antimicrobial that inhibits CYP1A2; should be avoided due to significant increase in duloxetine concentrations…
  • Duloxetine + Isocarboxazid— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use of isocarboxazid with duloxetine or within 5 days of stopping …
  • Duloxetine + Linezolid— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use of linezolid with duloxetine or within 5 days of stopping dulo…
  • Duloxetine + Methylene Blue— Intravenous methylene blue with duloxetine increases risk of serotonin syndrome and is contraindicated.
  • Duloxetine + Phenelzine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use of phenelzine with duloxetine or within 5 days of stopping dul…
  • Duloxetine + Selegiline— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use of selegiline with duloxetine or within 5 days of stopping dul…
  • Duloxetine + Tranylcypromine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use of tranylcypromine with duloxetine or within 5 days of stoppin…

Major (6)

  • Duloxetine + Dextroamphetamine Sulfate— SNRI concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for signs and symptoms; discontinue if serotonin synd…
  • Duloxetine + Fluoxetine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor; expected to increase duloxetine concentrations similar to paroxetine.
  • Duloxetine + Fluvoxamine— Potent CYP1A2 inhibitor increased duloxetine AUC approximately 6-fold, Cmax about 2.5-fold, and half-life approximately …
  • Duloxetine + Mirtazapine— SNRI concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for signs/symptoms; consider discontinuation if serot…
  • Duloxetine + Paroxetine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor; increases duloxetine AUC by approximately 60%, with greater inhibition expected at higher doses…
  • Duloxetine + Quinidine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor; expected to increase duloxetine concentrations.

Moderate (18)

  • Duloxetine + Amphetamine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms during treatment initiation and dose increase…
  • Duloxetine + Aspirin— Concurrent use may potentiate upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk due to serotonin reuptake inhibition effects on hemos…
  • Duloxetine + Buspirone— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms during treatment initiation and dose increase…
  • Duloxetine + Citalopram— SNRIs increase risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for signs and symptoms, particularly during initiation and dosage inc…
  • Duloxetine + Citalopram Hydrobromide— As an SNRI, concomitant use increases serotonin syndrome risk. Monitor for symptoms during initiation and dose increases…
  • Duloxetine + Clozapine— CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 inhibitor that can increase clozapine levels and lead to adverse reactions. Close monitoring and dose r…
  • Duloxetine + Darifenacin— CYP2D6 inhibitor; no dosing adjustments recommended for darifenacin when co-administered with duloxetine.
  • Duloxetine + Deferasirox— Deferasirox inhibits CYP1A2 resulting in increased duloxetine concentration. Monitor for exposure related toxicity.
  • Duloxetine + Fexinidazole— Fexinidazole inhibits CYP1A2, increasing duloxetine concentrations and risk of adverse reactions.
  • Duloxetine + Leflunomide— Exposure to duloxetine may be reduced when coadministered with leflunomide. Monitor and adjust dose as required.
  • Duloxetine + Leflunomide And Diclofenac Sodium Gel— Exposure of duloxetine may be reduced in patients taking leflunomide. Monitor and adjust dose as required.
  • Duloxetine + Lithium— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms during treatment initiation and dose increase…
  • Duloxetine + Primaquine Phosphate— Primaquine may inhibit CYP1A2 and increase duloxetine exposure; increased monitoring for adverse reactions is recommende…
  • Duloxetine + St. John'S Wort— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms during treatment initiation and dose increase…
  • Duloxetine + Teriflunomide— Teriflunomide may reduce exposure of duloxetine. Monitor patients and adjust dose as required.
  • Duloxetine + Triptans— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms during treatment initiation and dose increase…
  • Duloxetine + Tryptophan— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Monitor for symptoms during treatment initiation and dose increase…
  • Duloxetine + Warfarin— Monitor carefully when initiating or discontinuing duloxetine. Altered anticoagulant effects and increased bleeding repo…

Minor (3)

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.

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