Duloxetine can be taken at any time of day, but some people may find it beneficial to take it at night. There are several reasons why someone may choose to take duloxetine at night:
- Drowsiness: Duloxetine can cause drowsiness as a side effect, particularly when first starting the medication. Taking it at night can help minimize the impact of this side effect on daily activities.
- Insomnia: While duloxetine can cause drowsiness in some people, it can also cause insomnia or difficulty sleeping in others. Taking it at night may help alleviate insomnia symptoms.
- Convenience: For some people, taking duloxetine at night may be more convenient than taking it during the day. This can be particularly true for people who have busy schedules or who have difficulty remembering to take medication during the day.
It’s important to note that the timing of medication can vary depending on individual factors and preferences. If you are considering taking duloxetine at night, talk to your healthcare provider. They can provide guidance on the best timing for your individual needs and monitor your symptoms and side effects while taking the medication.
There are various forms of drugs available, such as tablets or liquids, and each may have a separate patient information leaflet (PIL) for different doses. It is important to refer to the PIL for the specific form and dose of the drug that you have been prescribed.
You can search for further information and PILs on websites such as:
- The British National Formulary (BNF)
- Electronic medicines compendium (emc)
- The National Library of Medicine's DailyMed
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Different drug forms like tablets or liquids have specific patient information leaflets (PIL) for various doses. Refer to the PIL for your prescribed drug form and dose.
Search for PILs on websites like:
France
- ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé): ansm.sante.fr
Spain
- AEMPS (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios): aemps.gob.es
Germany
- BfArM (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte): bfarm.de
Italy
For questions about your medication:
- Consult your doctor, a healthcare professional, or a pharmacist
France
- Contact SOS Médecins: 3624
- For mental health support, contact SOS Suicide: 01 45 39 40 00
Belgium (French)
Switzerland (French)
- La Main Tendue: 143
- Website: 143.ch
Canada (French)
- Centre de prévention du suicide du Québec: 1 866 APPELLE (1 866 277-3553)
- Website: cpsquebec.ca
Spain
- Contact emergency number: 112
- For mental health support, contact Teléfono de la Esperanza: 717 003 717
Germany
- Contact emergency number: 112
- For mental health support, contact Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
Italy
- Contact emergency number: 112
- For mental health support, contact Telefono Amico: 199 284 284
Netherlands
- Contact emergency number: 112
- For mental health support, contact 113 Zelfmoordpreventie: 0800 0113
Portugal
- Contact emergency number: 112
- For mental health support, contact Sos Voz Amiga: 21 354 45 45, 91 280 26 69, or 96 352 46 60