A client is prescribed duloxetine (Cymbalta) for fibromyalgia. When teaching the client about this medication, the nurse will include which adverse or side effects?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Constipation is an adverse effect.
2. Weight loss can occur when taking this medication.
3. Headaches are an adverse effect.
4. An increase in sexual desire may occur.
5. Symptoms of social anxiety disorder may decrease while taking this medication.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Constipation is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 2: Weight loss is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Headaches are adverse effects of this medication.
Rationale 4: This medication does not cause an increase in sexual desire.
Rationale 5: This medication reduces the symptoms of general anxiety disorder, not social anxiety disorder.
Global Rationale: Constipation, weight loss, and headaches are adverse effects of this medication. This medication does not cause an increase in sexual desire. This medication reduces the symptoms of general anxiety disorder, not social anxiety disorder.
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