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Popular antidepressant recalled over high levels of a cancer-causing compound

The FDA has recalled a popular antidepressant due to high levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity. Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals is recalling its generic version of Cymbalta. The impurity identified in the medication is a nitrosamine.

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  1. FDA Recalls Nearly 375,000 Bottles of Duloxetine Over Carcinogen Risk

    The FDA has recalled a popular antidepressant due to high levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity. Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals is recalling its generic version of Cymbalta. The impurity identified in the medication is a nitrosamine.

    What's confirmed:

    • The FDA recalled nearly 375,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine.
    • The recall was triggered by high levels of a potentially cancer-causing impurity.
    • The impurity detected in the drug is a nitrosamine.
    • Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals is recalling the generic version of Cymbalta.
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