Duloxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced
and cause depression.
Duloxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It is also
used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia, and to treat pain caused by nerve damage in
people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).
Duloxetine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.