Is Cymbalta a narcotic? If so, is it an opioid?
Question posted by gaylerenee12 on 22 Sep 2023
Last updated on 22 September 2023
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masso
22 Sep 2023
Cymbalta( duloxetine) is an antidepressant. It belongs to the drug class of SSNRI (selective serotonin norepinephrine inhibitor).
masso
22 Sep 2023
Cymbalta is also used in adults to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain).
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