How Cymbalta Works
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In people with diabetic nerve pain, the damaged nerves send out pain messages. These messages travel quickly up the spinal cord into the brain. Cymbalta is believed to work by increasing the action of 2 key chemicals—serotonin (ser-uh-TONE-in) and norepinephrine (nor-ep-i-NEF-rin)—in the brain and spinal cord. These chemicals work to turn down pain messages from the body. Although Cymbalta won't undo or stop nerve damage, it can help relieve associated pain.
If your doctor has prescribed Cymbalta for your diabetic nerve pain, you may have questions such as: How quickly can you experience pain relief with Cymbalta?, or What are the side effects? Learn more about what to expect from Cymbalta.
