Cymbalta and Tolazamide

• Generic Name: duloxetine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Cymbalta, Irenka, Drizalma Sprinkle

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.

Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. It is also used to treat general anxiety disorder in adults and children who are at least 7 years old.

Cymbalta is also used in adults to treat fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder), or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain).

Cymbalta is also used to treat pain caused by nerve damage in adults with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).

• Generic Name: tolazamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tolinase

Tolazamide causes the pancreas to produce insulin and increases your body's response to it.

Tolazamide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Tolazamide is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Tolazamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.