CYMBALTA vs QUTENZA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CYMBALTA and QUTENZA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CYMBALTA	QUTENZA
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$3.41 /30	$0.19 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE	CAPSAICIN
Manufacturer	Lilly	Averitas
Dosage forms	Capsule, delayed release	Kit
Drug class	Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 hours (typically 8 to 17 hours)	—
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies	Diabetic Neuropathies, Herpes Zoster, Neuralgia

cymbalta qutenza

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$3.41 /30

$0.19 /g

Type

Active ingredient

DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

CAPSAICIN

Manufacturer

Lilly

Averitas

Dosage forms

Capsule, delayed release

Kit

Drug class

Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours (typically 8 to 17 hours)

—

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathies

Diabetic Neuropathies, Herpes Zoster, Neuralgia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cymbalta and Qutenza?

Cymbalta contains Duloxetine Hydrochloride, while Qutenza contains Capsaicin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.