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

Nerve pain — a side effect of HIV medications and the infection itself — can be treated with duloxetine (Cymbalta), a common antidepressant. This offers a great benefit to people infected with ...

Cymbalta is not known to interact with any foods. But there are certain supplements that should not be taken with Cymbalta. There are no reports of Cymbalta interacting with food. You may take ...

Due to the way Cymbalta works on your central nervous system, your body can become used to the drug. So if you suddenly stop taking it, you may start to experience uncomfortable side effects.