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Cymbalta (duloxetine) or celebrex: what is better for treating osteoarthritis pain?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Celebrex (celecoxib): Is better for osteoarthritis. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is also good for generalized pain by changing how pain is processed in the spinal cord.

Answered 9/9/2019

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I'm not a fan: Of Celebrex for the long run which something that osteoarthritis is. - Cymbalta (duloxetine) somehow relieves some of the pain, ; I use it on some of my chronic pain patients.

Answered 1/12/2018

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Work differently!: They both can be used alone or together! Both are effective, but my first Rx would be Celebrex!

Answered 9/9/2019

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Celebrix: Cymbalta may walk better with neuropathic pain but Celebrex or other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen are better for Osteoarthritis

Answered 9/9/2019

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