Drug Class

SNRI

Type

brand

Active Ingredient

duloxetine

📋Overview

Cymbalta is a medication commonly used to affect chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with certain mood disorders. It is most often associated with the management of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Additionally, Cymbalta is sometimes linked to the treatment of chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. Its effects are related to its action on serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the nervous system.

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Duloxetine

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