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Used to treat moderate-to-severe depression (Major Depressive Disorder).
It may be used to treat anxiety symptoms in adults and children over the age of seven who have a generalized anxiety disorder.
Diabetes-related nerve pain may be relieved (diabetic peripheral neuropathy).
It may be used to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain and to relieve pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Duloxetine, the generic name for Cymbalta, is also available.