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Is Cymbalta The Same As Duloxetine?
Question: Is Cymbalta the same as Duloxetine ? The say it is the generic form. thank you much. XXXX
Brief Answer:
Cymbalta and duloxetine are the same medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and is used to treat conditions including depression, anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia or chronic muscle and joint pain in some people.
2. Cymbalta is the brand name and duloxetine is the generic name of the same medicine.
3. Please confirm the dose of medicine prescribed with your pharmacy.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Cymbalta and duloxetine are the same medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and is used to treat conditions including depression, anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia or chronic muscle and joint pain in some people.
2. Cymbalta is the brand name and duloxetine is the generic name of the same medicine.
3. Please confirm the dose of medicine prescribed with your pharmacy.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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