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Is it okay for my dentist to prescribe duloxetine/cymbalta for tooth pain?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Better Choices: There are better choices your dentist can make. Speak to them regarding your concerns.
Answered 7/28/2015
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Not recommended: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a drug prescribed for neuropathic pain (e.g. diabetic neuropathy) or any other chronic pain. Dental pain is considered acute pain and common painkillers meds are NSAIDs, Tylenol (acetaminophen) and opioids..Maybe you have a peripheral neuropathy near your tooth that mimics toothache?
Answered 9/17/2017
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NO: No. Not unless you are being treated by an orofacial pain dentist who has determined you neuropathic pain. If that is the case - fine. If not, find out what is the problem with the tooth. Get a second opinion.
Answered 8/4/2017
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