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Posted by theo on May 28, 2003, at 10:06:58
I'm wondering if taking Lexapro at bedtime is better than taking it in the morning??
Posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 11:02:22
In reply to Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime?? , posted by theo on May 28, 2003, at 10:06:58
> I'm wondering if taking Lexapro at bedtime is better than taking it in the morning??
I started off taking Lex in the morning and found I was FALLING ASLEEP around 7PM. Switched to 2-3PM and now I fall asleep around 11PM (usual bedtime). It has worked out much better for me to take in the afternoon.
You can always try.....switch back if it doesn't work.
Posted by Bill L on May 28, 2003, at 14:31:16
In reply to Re: Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime?? » theo, posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 11:02:22
I agree with Mariposa. Trial and error. When I started Lexapro it made me tired. But it's not much of a problem any more.
Posted by theo on May 28, 2003, at 16:19:51
In reply to Re: Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime??, posted by Bill L on May 28, 2003, at 14:31:16
So when are you taking it?
Posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 19:35:30
In reply to Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime?? , posted by theo on May 28, 2003, at 10:06:58
I take it at night. I first started taking it in the morning but I was fighting nausea. I switched to night and still fight nausea. I do not believe that the Lex is now causing the Nausea. It comes and goes and as I mentally feel better it goes away. My Psy.Doc tells me what ever works for me. So I just have stuck with the nights. Play around with the time it won't hurt.
Good luck Tim!
Posted by fanni on May 30, 2003, at 17:03:14
In reply to Re: Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime?? , posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 19:35:30
the little time i was taking it .id be reallly hyper if i took it at night.try eating something substantial before you take it,daytime,the emptier your stomach is the worse the nausea i find,with all ssris.peppermint tea is really simple but effective.
Posted by Glinda Ofnorth on June 1, 2003, at 9:23:27
In reply to Re: Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime?? , posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 19:35:30
I've only been on Lexapro about a month. I started by taking it in the morning, but it made me verrrrry reeelaaaaaxed--and not in a good, productive way. I was just too spaced out during my work hours, and the nausea was bad.
Now I take it after dinner, at about 7:00p.m. This has worked out much better, as I sleep through the strongest side-effects. However, I sweat 24/7. Anyway, taking it in the evening with food seemed to be the key for me. As others said, you need to try different times and see what your body responds to the best.
Posted by Kathii on June 1, 2003, at 15:59:21
In reply to Re: Take Lexapro 10mg in the Morning or at Bedtime?? , posted by Glinda Ofnorth on June 1, 2003, at 9:23:27
I take it around 7pm for the same reasons - and taking it with food does help. I've been on Lex for a couple months now, and the sweating has decreased.
> I've only been on Lexapro about a month. I started by taking it in the morning, but it made me verrrrry reeelaaaaaxed--and not in a good, productive way. I was just too spaced out during my work hours, and the nausea was bad.
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> Now I take it after dinner, at about 7:00p.m. This has worked out much better, as I sleep through the strongest side-effects. However, I sweat 24/7. Anyway, taking it in the evening with food seemed to be the key for me. As others said, you need to try different times and see what your body responds to the best.
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