Duloxetine and Fibromyalgia: How Your Body Processes the Drug
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This study looks at how well duloxetine (Cymbalta) works in people with fibromyalgia. It may help doctors understand if people respond differently based on how their body breaks down the drug.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a doctor.
- You have been taking 60 mg of duloxetine (Cymbalta) every day for at least 8 weeks.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a history of kidney or liver problems (including dialysis).
- You do not have another progressive illness like cancer, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis that also causes chronic pain and fatigue.
- You can communicate in English without an interpreter.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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