Posted by monserrat on July 8, 2005, at 2:53:50
In reply to Cymbalta and alleviation of pain, posted by Sarah T. on July 7, 2005, at 17:48:44
I took Cymbalta late last year for a couple of months for depression. I have always been particularly susceptible to getting headaches, especially from even light alcohol drinking. While on Cymbalta I did notice that I had absolutely no headaches whatsoever. So I do believe there is a strong anti-pain component to the med.
> I remember reading that Cymbalta/duloxetine is supposed to help allevate pain. Does anyone know the mechanism behind this? Do you know how Cymbalta helps pain? Do those of you who've been taking Cymbalta feel that it helps relieve joint pain, arthritis, etc?
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