What types of pain is Cymbalta approved to treat?

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  1.  Stacy Wiegman
     
    Stacy Wiegman answered:
    Cymbalta (duloxetine), an antidepressant, is also approved to relieve certain types of pain. These include:
    • tingling and discomfort caused by nerve damage from diabetes
    • stiffness and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia
    • chronic back and joint pain
    Cymbalta belongs to a class of drugs known as a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
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