Who can take duloxetine
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take duloxetine.
For stress urinary incontenince, duloxetine can only be taken by women.
Who may not be able to take duloxetine
Duloxetine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to duloxetine or any other medicine
- have kidney or liver problems
- have a heart problem
- are taking or have taken other medicines for depression within the last 14 days
- have glaucoma – duloxetine can increase the pressure in your eye
- have ever had a seizure or fit, manic episodes or bipolar disorder
- bruise easily
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant, or you're breastfeeding