If you are taking capsules, swallow each capsule whole.

Swallow each capsule whole with a full glass of water.

Swallow the capsule whole, without breaking it open.

Swallow the regular tablet or capsule whole.

Cymbalta can be taken with or without food, and you should swallow the capsule whole without opening, breaking, or chewing it.

You're supposed to swallow the capsule whole.

Swallow the capsule whole.

If you are taking the capsule form, swallow the capsule whole.

If you are unable to swallow a delayed-release capsule whole: Open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce.

People who cannot swallow the capsule whole (such as infants or small children) should use the tablet form of the medication.