Cymbalta And Post Op. Help

[Joy1961 134]

I take cymbalta 30 mg. and i am getting banded Wed 10/10. My pain dr said i could open capsules and put on applesauce until i can swallow. Pharmacist says no dont open capsules. I am worried about withdrawal now. What to do?

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I take cymbalta 30 mg. and i am getting banded Wed 10/10. My pain dr said i could open capsules and put on applesauce until i can swallow. Pharmacist says no dont open capsules. I am worried about withdrawal now. What to do?

Listen to your pharmacist. He's the expert on prescription drugs. There are many drugs that are time release and opening them/breaking them will cause too much to be in your system too soon.

Go back, talk to your pharmacist, and ask if there's any alternatives.

[wallflower 188]

Yeah I'd listen to the pharmacist on this one. Doctors and nurses can make mistakes, and a pharmacist is a good line of defense to prevent med errors.

Do what mis said and ask pharmacist their opinion on possible substitute

[brandice 40]

my pharmacist said that you aren't suppose to but if my dr told me to than to do it. i did open mine and i was fine.