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A member asked:

Cymbalta (duloxetine) not helping with pain, how is neurontin any different? very sensitive to meds.

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Work differently....: The 2 drugs work in different ways-- it can be worth trying Neurontin ( gabapentin) to see if it helps you.

Dr Marx agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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