Eli Lilly (LLY) Announces FDA Approval of Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia

June 16, 2008 8:09 AM EDT

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) annnounced the FDA has approved Cymbalta for the management of fibromyalgia, a chronic widespread pain disorder.

Cymbalta is the first serotonin- norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with proven efficacy for reducing pain in patients with fibromyalgia. The fibromyalgia indication represents the second FDA-approved use for Cymbalta for a pain disorder, demonstrating the medication's analgesic effect.


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