Posted by galkeepinon on August 30, 2003, at 20:56:20
In reply to Re: so sleepy » melley, posted by Mariposa on August 30, 2003, at 20:49:40
I totally agree here-good ole trial and error
:-) hasn't it always been that way with our meds? LOL We'll all get there guys:-)
Sending positive vibes!!!!
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> > I know someone on here commented on the sleepiness. I have been very sleepy since being on the lexapro and upping it to 10 mg from 5. Has anyone had this problem and had it go away?
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> You might also try changing the time you take dose. I started in the morning, fell asleep @ 7PM. Moved to afternoon and that worked for a while, then in the evening. Now at 6mos. and am back to taking at 8AM....trial and error, and waiting for my body to get used to the meds.
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> The initial *sleepyness/insomnia* side effect usually goes away after 4-5 weeks, but everyone is different!!!
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> Good luck~~~8|8
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