Duloxetine (Cymbalta), a Dual Inhibitor of Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake.

A series of naphthalenyloxy-arylpropylamines have been prepared and are demonstrated to be inhibitors of both serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. One member of this series, duloxetine (Cymbalta) has proven to be effective in clinical trials for the treatment of depression.