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Is duloxetine different from cymbalta? please advise!

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Same medication: Duloxetine is the generic name while Cymbalta (duloxetine) is the brand name. There may be differences In the fillers and binders in the capsules but the active ingredient is the same. It is an SNRI approved for major depression, general anxiety, fibromyalgia and some types of pain.

Dr Machanic and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2020

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Dr. Carlos Barrios answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Same: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is brand name.

Dr Foster and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2019

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