Question: are cymbalta and paxil the same?
Answer: Cymbalta is also used to treat pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or fibromyalgia. Paxil and Cymbalta are different types of antidepressants. Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).