Cymbalta and Epidermal necrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Epidermal necrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lamictal, and have Major depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epidermal necrosis when taking Cymbalta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 145,249 people who have side effects when taking Cymbalta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cymbalta?

Cymbalta has active ingredients of duloxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 154,974 Cymbalta users. Check the latest studies of Cymbalta.

What is Epidermal necrosis?

Epidermal necrosis (skin condition that is usually caused by a reaction to drugs) is found to be associated with 141 drugs and 320 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epidermal necrosis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 26, 2026

145,249 people reported to have side effects when taking Cymbalta.
Among them, 18 people (0.01%) have Epidermal necrosis.

Could Cymbalta cause Epidermal necrosis?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Cymbalta when they have Epidermal necrosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Epidermal necrosis when taking Cymbalta? *

female: 61.11 %
male: 38.89 %

What is the age of people who have Epidermal necrosis when taking Cymbalta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cymbalta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epidermal necrosis? *

Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 17 people, 94.44%
Lip Erosion (peeling off of lip): 12 people, 66.67%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 61.11%
Fever: 10 people, 55.56%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 10 people, 55.56%
Generalised Erythema (redness of the skin all over the body): 8 people, 44.44%
Enanthema (rash formed inside the body): 8 people, 44.44%
Ocular Hyperaemia (an abnormally large amount of blood in eye): 7 people, 38.89%
Eye Discharge: 7 people, 38.89%
Oral Mucosa Erosion (erosion of mouth mucous membrane): 7 people, 38.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 6 people, 33.33%
Personality Disorder: 5 people, 27.78%
Depressive Symptom: 3 people, 16.67%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 11.11%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 1 person, 5.56%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 1 person, 5.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 5.56%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.56%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Epidermal necrosis (320 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on duloxetine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cymbalta) and Cymbalta (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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