Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are antidepressant medications. Though these two medications have some similarities, there are a few key ...

See Contraindications. Do not give with citalopram. Increased risk of serotonin syndrome with other serotonergic drugs (eg, SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium ...