Cymbalta
PrescriptionBrandEli Lilly and Company
What is Cymbalta?
Cymbalta is the brand name for Duloxetine hydrochloride. Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain....
Cymbalta Options
Available strengths and forms of Cymbalta.
Generic Alternatives for Cymbalta
Generic versions of Duloxetine hydrochloride — typically at a significantly lower cost.
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Duloxetine
20 mg · Capsule
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Ajanta
Duloxetine
20 mg · Capsule dr
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Duloxetine
30 mg · Capsule
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Ajanta
Duloxetine
30 mg · Capsule dr
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Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.
Duloxetine
40 mg · Capsule
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Duloxetine
60 mg · Capsule
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Ajanta
Duloxetine
60 mg · Capsule dr
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Availability
Prescription only
RxRoute
oral
Pregnancy & Lactation
pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Also, babies born to mot…
Full precautions →Quick Facts
- Brand: Cymbalta
- Generic: Duloxetine hydrochloride
- Manufacturer: Eli Lilly and Company
- Pronunciation: (doo-LOX-e-teen)