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Health Topics/Pharmacology/Antidepressant

What types of pain is Cymbalta approved to treat?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
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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