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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
They can provide an appropriate and safe tapering schedule to decrease the symptoms. Drug Interactions Lexapro and Cymbalta interact with many other medications. These interactions may limit the medications' effectiveness or raise the risk of side effects. Cymbalta and Lexapro should not be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which means they should not be taken at the same time or within 14 days of each other. MAOIs include Marplan (isocarboxazid), Zyvox (linezolid), and methylene blue. Taking MAOIs with antidepressants may dangerously increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Though less severe, some other medications may interact with both Lexapro and Cymbalta, such as:Antiplatelets or anticoagulants, such as Jantoven (warfarin) or aspirin, may result in an increased risk of bleeding.Other medication classes that increase serotonin because these can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Examples include triptans such as Imitrex (sumatriptan), tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline, and certain opioids, such as methadone. Some additional medications interact with Cymbalta but not Lexapro. Examples include: Medications that inhibit (block) certain liver enzymes, such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Tagamet (cimetidine), and Luvox (fluvoxamine). These interactions may lower Cymbalta's effectiveness.Antacids like calcium carbonate or Maalox. These prevent the body from absorbing Cymbalta effectively and potentially lower its effectiveness. This is not a complete list of medications that may interact with Cymbalta or Lexapro. Before combining medications, check with a healthcare professional or pharmacist. Choosing Between Cymbalta and Lexapro Several factors are important to consider when deciding between Cymbalta and Lexapro. Though both are similarly effective for treating
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