Duloxetine hydrochloride and Nucynta drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Duloxetine hydrochloride (duloxetine hydrochloride) and Nucynta (tapentadol hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include monocyte count increased among females and diarrhoea among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Duloxetine hydrochloride and Nucynta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 43 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Duloxetine hydrochloride?

Duloxetine hydrochloride has active ingredients of duloxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 17,410 Duloxetine hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Duloxetine hydrochloride.

What is Nucynta?

Nucynta has active ingredients of tapentadol hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 31,818 Nucynta users. Check the latest studies of Nucynta.



On Jul, 09, 2026

43 people who take Duloxetine hydrochloride and Nucynta together, and have interactions are studied.

Duloxetine hydrochloride and Nucynta drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Duloxetine Hydrochloride and Nucynta, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Monocyte count increased
  2. Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  3. Oxygen saturation decreased
  4. Rheumatoid factor increased
  5. Therapeutic response decreased (less preventive response)
  6. Pneumonia
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Vomiting
  9. Arthropathy
  10. Dyshidrotic eczema (skin condition in which blisters develop on the soles of your feet and/or the palms of hands)

male:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  4. Sinus disorder (disease of sinus)
  5. Constipation
  6. Disability
  7. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  8. Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
  9. Gait disturbance
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness)

What are the common drug interactions of Duloxetine Hydrochloride and Nucynta, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Arthropathy
  3. Dyshidrotic eczema (skin condition in which blisters develop on the soles of your feet and/or the palms of hands)
  4. Headache (pain in head)
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  6. Nerve injury
  7. Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose)
  8. Skin infection
  9. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
  10. Weight increased

40-49:

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  2. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  3. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Gait disturbance
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  9. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

50-59:

  1. Blood pressure systolic decreased
  2. C-reactive protein increased
  3. Demyelination (loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibres resulting in their impaired function)
  4. Depressed mood
  5. Glycosylated haemoglobin increased
  6. Granulocyte count increased
  7. Monocyte count increased
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Neutrophil count increased (excess than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  10. Oxygen saturation decreased

60+:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Sinus disorder (disease of sinus)
  4. Abdominal discomfort
  5. Acute myocardial infarction (acute heart attack)
  6. Burning sensation
  7. Cough
  8. Death
  9. Decubitus ulcer (a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it)
  10. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 16.28%
  2. Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 11.63%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 9.30%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.98%
  5. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 6.98%
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.98%
  7. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 6.98%
  8. Immunodeficiency: 3 people, 6.98%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 6.98%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.98%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on duloxetine hydrochloride and tapentadol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Duloxetine hydrochloride and Nucynta, respectively), and Duloxetine hydrochloride and Nucynta (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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