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Suggest Generic Form Of Cymbalta For Fibromyalgia Treatment

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Posted on Fri, 24 Jan 2014
Question: I have been taking Cymbalta for several years for fibromyalgia. It is very expensive and I was glad to see there is an approved generic form. What does the generic form look like? When I received my mail order Rx it says Duloxetine - I want to make sure this is the generic for Cymbalta - if not, I will pay the high prices until the REAL generic becomes available. I realize duloxetine has been available for a long time, but I want the real thing. Did the pharmacy send me this by mistake??
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: No, it is the real drug. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you so much for trusting us with your health query. Cymbalta is the brand name and duloxetin is the active ingredient in it. Because it has gone generic, just the name duloxetin would be on the generic form and not a brand name. This should be identical to cymbalta in every chemical composition and action in the body. However, the presentation may be different just like the same items are designed and branded differently in the real world. Go ahead and enjoy the benefits of a drug becoming generic. If you should have any concerns about how well it works for you, then please consider switching back after trying but, it would be very unlikely that something like that happens. I hope you find this helpful. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for more information if need. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (26 minutes later)
It is my understanding that the generic form of Cymbalta has just recently been approved by the FDA. When will this be available to the public?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Already available to the public. Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for following up with me. This drug is already available to the general public. Simply ask your pharmacy and pharmacist about the various options that are available. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD
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Suggest Generic Form Of Cymbalta For Fibromyalgia Treatment

Brief Answer: No, it is the real drug. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you so much for trusting us with your health query. Cymbalta is the brand name and duloxetin is the active ingredient in it. Because it has gone generic, just the name duloxetin would be on the generic form and not a brand name. This should be identical to cymbalta in every chemical composition and action in the body. However, the presentation may be different just like the same items are designed and branded differently in the real world. Go ahead and enjoy the benefits of a drug becoming generic. If you should have any concerns about how well it works for you, then please consider switching back after trying but, it would be very unlikely that something like that happens. I hope you find this helpful. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please do feel free to ask for more information if need. Thanks. Dr. Ditah, MD.