Does anybody know what CYMBALTA is?I belief it is for pain but I have never heard of it.?
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CYMBALTA is a anti-depressant used to treat severe depression the generic is called duloxetine..
Duloxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Duloxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder. It is also used to treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).
Duloxetine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
so i guess to answer your question based on this information listed above it can be used to treat some pain but not all...if you think it might be able to help you i would contact or general practioner
believe its for depression.
It's a newer antidepressant that is supposed to help with the physical symptoms of depression (like pain) along with the mental symptoms. So yes, it may be prescribed for pain if the doctor thinks your pain is caused from depression or stress, but it is an antidepressant.
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