Cymbalta and Fibromyalgia
Cymbalta has been approved by the FDA for the management of fibromyalgia and has been proven to help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. Cymbalta is available only by prescription.
When Cymbalta was studied in patients with fibromyalgia, many people felt significant pain reduction, compared with patients taking placebo, or sugar pills. Your individual results may vary.
Learn about how Cymbalta is believed to work.
Cymbalta Is Simple to Use
Cymbalta comes in a capsule and can be taken once a day to help relieve pain and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia. Cymbalta has also been proven to improve functioning in patients with fibromyalgia. Plus, Cymbalta can be taken with or without food. You should not break, open, or chew the capsule. It should be swallowed whole. Make sure you take only the dose your doctor prescribes.
Cymbalta is not for everyone. As with all medications, certain side effects may be experienced.
In clinical studies of fibromyalgia, the most commonly reported side effect of Cymbalta was mild to moderate nausea that usually improved within 2 to 3 weeks. Read more about the most common side effects and potential risks associated with treatment. For complete product information, please read the full Prescribing Information and Important Safety Information. Learn more about supporting someone with fibromyalgia if a friend or loved one has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
