Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Safe Is Taking Lexapro Over Cymbalta?
I have been on cymbalta and just switched over to Lexapro a week ago, My ankles are gone my feet have swelled up so bad. I want off this medication all together. I also take Vicodin, Percocet, zanax, ambien, phenegren, and aderal! I really liked the cymbalta, however when I lost my insurance it was anywhere from $600-$215.00 for 30 10 mg once a day. I think Im going to take half of a lexapro tommorow, do that for three days then half every other day, for three days. Ids this enough time to get off this medication
posted on
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Answered on
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
Last reviewed on
Hello
As you are experiencing the side effects from lexapro, you must stop this. It can be stopped at once as you have only take it for a week.
But please restart cymbalta again as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Keep in touch with your doctor.Thanks.
As you are experiencing the side effects from lexapro, you must stop this. It can be stopped at once as you have only take it for a week.
But please restart cymbalta again as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Keep in touch with your doctor.Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hydrocodone/paracetamol
Loading Online Doctors....