Cymbalta is some prescription medication for joint pain, but
its name sounds more painful than soothing, at least to me. Doesn’t Cymbalta
sound like cymbals being crashed together? That sounds like it would hurt. Even
hearing it up close would hurt your ears. I wonder how they decided on the name
Cymbalta? I think a more soothing sounding name might have been a better
choice.
In looking it up, I also find that Cymbalta is used to treat
general anxiety disorder and depression. But I’d think that name, which makes
me envision cymbals crashing together, might not be so appropriate for
something intended to help with anxiety or depression. I would think the idea
of having cymbals crashing all around you might not be so calming or
reassuring. (But maybe that’s because I was attacked by a rogue pair of cymbals
as a child.)
But this criticism is only leveled at the name they selected
for this medication, and what image it brings to mind. The medication might
work wonders for all I know. I just think it could have been given a better
sounding name. But then again, maybe I’m the only one who sees the name this
way.
