Can liver damage result from taking cymbalta? I have a history of liver enzymes
2006-11-30 04:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by bella 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is an over priced drug used for depression and pain and YES it may lead to an elevation in liver enzymes (due to metabolism) but NO it should not lead to any permanage damage as simple blood work every 6 months will detect such an elevation in liver enzymes before any permanent damage occurs. Enzymes are released by all cells so there is a 'normal' amount and if the organ is 'stressed' cell birth/death is accelerated and the amount of enzymes are increased as a result.
2006-11-30 04:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is metabolized through the liver-so yes, it can elevate liver enzymes.
2006-11-30 04:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by laundry? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can cause liver damage.
Here is more info:
http://pi.lilly.com/us/cymbalta-pi.pdf
2006-11-30 04:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋