Are bitterness in the mouth and frequent urination when taking Duloxetine 30 mg temporary side effects that will pass over time, or a reason to switch medications?

The beginning of treatment with Dutilox (duloxetine) can be difficult, as the body usually needs 2 to 4 weeks to adapt. Bitterness in the mouth (due to changes in saliva secretion) and more frequent urge to urinate are known side effects of this medicine, which in most patients are temporary and milder after the first month.

I encourage you to hold off on changing your medication for at least a week, unless the symptoms become unbearable or you have difficulty urinating (stopping). To relieve bitterness in the mouth, it is worth taking care of frequent moisturizing of the mucous membrane with water or using sugar-free chewing gum, while if the bladder problems persist, it will be necessary to consult a doctor to assess the effect of the drug on the urinary system.

If you do not have the opportunity to consult your doctor, you can use the teleconsultation here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-psychiatra

The advice is held in Polish.

You can check where you can buy Dutilox in Poland at this address:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/91014/dutilox-kapsulki/apteki