Posted by SLS on September 10, 2004, at 7:16:54
In reply to Re: Cymbalta (duloxetine) - report, posted by pseudonym on September 10, 2004, at 0:53:33
> Why are you taking it twice daily? I thought that Lilly recommeded one daily @ 60 mg.
Hi P.
I have 30mg capsules, so I figured I'd follow a b.i.d. schedule given the short half-life.
This is how the manufacturer suggests dosing:
"Cymbalta should be administered at a total dose of 40 mg/day (given as 20 mg BID) to 60 mg/day (given either once a day or as 30 mg BID) without regard to meals."
I'll think about trying the 60mg in the morning. I guess it's possible that it might be more effective. You never know. I sort of doubt it, though. I think Lilly might be suggesting the once-daily dosing as convenience measure to help sell the product.
- Scott
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