Cymbalta
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Duloxetine, more commonly known under brand name Cymbalta is an antidepressant drug that is also licensed for different types of chronic pain.[1][2][3] Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI)</ref> Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI), and was only approved in the US in 2004.[2]
Cymbalta and chronic pain
Cymbalta is licensed for fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal pain, and pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy (a form of nerve pain).[2]
See also
Learn more
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021427s049lbl.pdf#page=32 Cymbalta overview - FDA
- Duloxetine - drugs.com