Cymbalta and Ventricular dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ventricular dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Ativan, and have Enlarged prostate.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ventricular dysfunction 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 154,967 Cymbalta users. Check the latest studies of Cymbalta.

What is Ventricular dysfunction?

Ventricular dysfunction (heart dysfunction) is found to be associated with 511 drugs and 549 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ventricular dysfunction.

On Jan, 22, 2026

145,249 people reported to have side effects when taking Cymbalta.
Among them, 21 people (0.01%) have Ventricular dysfunction.

Could Cymbalta cause Ventricular dysfunction?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Cymbalta when they have Ventricular dysfunction? *

What is the gender of people who have Ventricular dysfunction when taking Cymbalta? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Ventricular dysfunction when taking Cymbalta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cymbalta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ventricular dysfunction? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 52.38%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 42.86%
Pain: 9 people, 42.86%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 7 people, 33.33%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 7 people, 33.33%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 7 people, 33.33%
Rib Fracture: 7 people, 33.33%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 7 people, 33.33%
Osteitis (a general term for inflammation of bone): 7 people, 33.33%
Fall: 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Enlarged Prostate: 4 people, 19.05%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 14.29%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 14.29%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 9.52%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 9.52%
Fungal Nail Infection: 1 person, 4.76%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 1 person, 4.76%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 4.76%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 4.76%
Erection Problems: 1 person, 4.76%

* 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 (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

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