Cymbalta (duloxetine)

Duloxetine is an SNRI approved by the FDA for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain and fibromyalgia. Duloxetine provides modest pain relief for knee osteoarthritis, chronic lower back pain, and fibromyalgia.[1]


 

What is duloxetine used for?

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Osteoarthritis pain

Low back pain

Anxiety

Diabetic neuropathy



 

How does Medication work?

SNRI



 

What is the dose of Medication?


30 mg. increase to 60 mg. a day. 

 

What are the side effects of Medication?

Common side effects%

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[1] Principles of therapeutics. SNRI. MKSAP19.