Generic Cymbalta

Is Duloxetine a Generic Cymbalta?

No, it isn't. Duloxetine is the active ingredient in Cymbalta, but it is not a generic version of Cymbalta. Oftentimes, the active ingredient of a drug is referred to as the "generic name." The generic name is different than a generic version of a medicine. In order for there to be a generic version of a medicine, the original medicine must have gone off patent, and then another company (besides the original manufacturer) would make the product.