Cymbalta should be taken orally in the form of a delayed-release capsule, either once or twice daily, with or without food, depending on the indication. It is available in 60 mg, 30 mg, and 20 mg capsule forms.
The dosing information provided here is for Duloxetine in oral capsule form. It is important to note that not all dosages and forms are listed here. The dosage, form, and frequency of administration of the medication will depend on individual factors such as age, weight, medical history, severity of condition, and other medications being taken.
Dosage for Major Depressive Disorder
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older):
- Typical starting dosage: 30–60 mg per day.
- Typical maintenance dosage: Total daily dose of 40 mg (given as 20-mg doses twice daily) or 60 mg (given either once daily or as 30-mg doses twice daily).
- Maximum dosage: 120 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years): Dosage for people younger than 18 years has not been established.
Dosage for generalized anxiety disorder
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years):
- Typical starting dosage: 30–60 mg per day.
- Typical maintenance dosage: 60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 120 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 7–17 years):
- Typical starting dosage: 30 mg per day for 2 weeks.
- Typical maintenance dosage: 30–60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 120 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 0–6 years): Dosage for people younger than 7 years has not been established.
Senior dosage (ages 65 years and older):
- Typical starting dosage: 30 mg per day for 2 weeks.
- Typical maintenance dosage: 60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 120 mg per day.
Nerve pain caused by diabetes
Adult dosage (ages 18–64 years):
- Typical starting dosage: 60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 60 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years): Dosage for people younger than 18 years has not been established.
Dosage for Fibromyalgia
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older):
- Typical starting dosage: 30 mg per day for 1 week.
- Typical maintenance dosage: 30–60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 60 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 13–17 years):
- Typical starting dosage: 30 mg per day for 1 week.
- Typical maintenance dosage: 30–60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 60 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 0–12 years): Dosage for people younger than 13 years has not been established.
Dosage for Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain
Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older):
- Typical starting dosage: 30 mg per day for 1 week.
- Typical maintenance dosage: 60 mg per day.
- Maximum dosage: 60 mg per day.
Child dosage (ages 0–17 years): Dosage for people younger than 18 years has not been established.
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