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Are Cymbaltal And Celextra The Same?

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Question : Is cymbaltal and celextra about the same?

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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Different group of drugs

Detailed Answer:
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Cymbalta is duloxetine and celextra is citalopram. Both drugs are from different class.

Cymbalta belongs to SNRI ( selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) group of antidepressants and Antianxiety drugs. It is more effective in pain conditions associated with depression.
Citalopram is SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and is different from Cymbalta.

Thanks, hope this helps you.

If you have more doubts then you can ask again.
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Are Cymbaltal And Celextra The Same?

Brief Answer: Different group of drugs Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Cymbalta is duloxetine and celextra is citalopram. Both drugs are from different class. Cymbalta belongs to SNRI ( selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) group of antidepressants and Antianxiety drugs. It is more effective in pain conditions associated with depression. Citalopram is SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and is different from Cymbalta. Thanks, hope this helps you. If you have more doubts then you can ask again.