The recalled medication is thought to contain potentially cancer-causing chemicals.
check your lot number and expiry date in the article and call your provider asap if its part of the recalled batch
your providers, this may just be newsweek reuploading an old article and claiming its new, there was a recall back in May, but nothing is listed on the FDA recall list as of now. Check the reblogs for more info, and thank you to those who investigated! I'll be more careful in the future!
Turning off reblogs until I get more concrete info
EDIT 2: ok so there WAS a recall October 10th, due to the pills containing " a higher level of N-nitroso-duloxetine than is permitted, according to the recall notice". FDA advises those affected reach out to their healthcare providers, as it is a voluntary recall.
Over 7,100 bottles of duloxetine are part of the recall, according to the FDA.
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Thousands of bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled over elevated levels of an impurity suspected of causing cancer.
Thousands of bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled over elevated levels of an impurity suspected of causing cancer.
The recall concerns the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a type of compounds called nitrosamines that are common in cured and grilled meats, dairy and vegetables and are found in some medications. According to the FDA, nitrosamine impurities “may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels and over long periods of time.”
The affected antidepressant, called duloxetine, comes in delayed-release capsules at a dosage of 30 mg in 1000-capsule bottles. The drug was voluntarily recalled by manufacturer Towa Pharmaceutical, and it's distributed by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc.
According to the FDA, people who take drugs containing nitrosamines, even as often as daily for 70 years, are not expected to have an increased risk of cancer as long as the nitrosamine levels are at or below the recommended limit.
The agency marked the recall as Class 2, where use of or exposure to the product may “cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
The recalled bottles have the lot number 241180C and an expiration date of April 2027.
It comes with a bunch of nasty symptoms like nausea, dizziness, brain zaps, body aches, flu-like symptoms etc *and* worsens the mental health issues that those meds are treating in the first place.
Bonus points if the whumpee forgets to take their meds due to some sort of crisis or conflict and have to deal with withdrawal on top of that.
Do not stop this medication suddenly if impacted. Talk to your doctor and make a plan before you change anything. Going off of this med cold turkey is more dangerous than waiting a little bit longer.
Not everything is impacted. It’s only 30 mg extended release in 1,000 capsule bottles. The lot number is 241180C, expiration date April, 2027, from Towa Pharmaceutical. If you’re having trouble reading any of this on your bottle, there’s more info listed below.
When in doubt, check with your pharmacist. They can confirm whether or not you’re impacted. They can also help with alternatives, such as a different manufacturer unimpacted by the recall.
There is a voluntary Class II recall of Duloxetine (brand name Cymbalta). It was initiated on June 4th, 2026 and is still active as of today, June 19th, 2026. Here are the details:
If impacted, please do not stop taking this medication suddenly.
Your pharmacist may have helpful insights. They have doctorates too! Pharmacists are the editors/sensitivity readers double checking what your prescribing doctor writes. They can confirm if your meds are impacted, as well as suggest alternatives + help bonk insurance if needed.
Talk to your prescribing doctor before doing anything. They may just want you to switch manufacturers instead of changing medications entirely. They may also decide that they’d wanted you to trial something different anyway, so this is just as good a time as any. You won’t know until you talk to them.
Changing the way you take your meds without a plan is more dangerous than waiting until you have one. Even if it feels like it’d be safer to quit cold turkey, please remember that this is not true. Definitely been there, made the wrong choice, and 10/10 do not recommend.
Last but not least, the reason for the recall is due to an impurity, N-nitroso-duloxetine, measuring above the FDA recommended interim limit. While it has been linked to cancer in animal testing, this does not guarantee it’s carcinogenic in humans. This is an interim limit because we are unsure. Until we can prove it’s not a problem, we’re treating it like it is. From my understanding, this means the limit is set magnitudes lower than what could be dangerous to humans.
Please only reblog if notes related to this won’t cause you too much distress. The rest of us can handle this one, friends. Stay safe, drink some water, and I hope today’s treating you well. :)
Disclaimer on why this PSA was posted below the cut.
I know that letters and calls are supposed to go out to impacted patients. In an ideal world, that’d work perfectly, with no cracks for people to slip through. Unfortunately, it’s hard to never make a mistake when you’re supported, and most of the people who notify these patients are drowning. We also have to consider accessibility concerns:
People send regular letters to blind patients every day. I’m not trusting my mom to catch something like this on page 3 with her magnifying glass.
People call deaf patients without using a relay service or any other accommodation. Talking louder doesn’t fix the problem, and it still pisses me off that that’s the only “solution” my old job offered.
People only notify dementia patients instead of contacting their support systems. This one’s part HIPAA, part “Did anybody tell the pharmacy that Dad’s grandma’s legal guardian so they call him instead?”
People also break the news in shitty ways without even considering things like severe anxiety and depression. That’s actually how I heard about the recall—ABC’s jump scare headline had me double checking if any of my family were impacted.
A thoughtful post in plain text isn’t just more accessible, it’s kinder. Even if it’s redundant, who cares? That just means folks who have brain fog, or didn’t have spoons to act earlier, have a reminder.
TL;DR: This is just me doing my part to help the info finds those who need it. Thanks for helping with that, and I hope tomorrow’s good to you too. 🙂
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heads up if you take cymbalta/duloxetine like i do they recalled it again due to potential impurities that could cause cancer. you should check your meds to make sure they’re not from the recalled lot numbers
manufacturer is rising pharmaceuticals and it affects 20mg, 30mg, and 60mg capsules with expiration dates from november 2024 to december 2025
