Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are antidepressant medications.

During the first week of taking escitalopram, your healthcare provider will likely want to monitor Lexapro side effects. Of these side effects, more common ones include nausea, insomnia ...

For example, while both might lead to insomnia, withdrawal is much more ... last longer and may keep getting worse. Tapering off Lexapro and other antidepressants can help you avoid both physical ...