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Posted by Butternut on June 4, 2006, at 18:03:37
I saw my pdoc on Wed because my depression had returned after stopping zoloft. For various reasons, I thought I was probably bipolar, even though I have never had a typical high. The doctor said he just doesn't see any signs of bipolar, so he didn't want to put me on Lamictal as I suggested. Instead, I am trying 5mg of Lexapro. I feel better already--less brooding, more able to pay attention to the world around me. However, I am TIRED, even though I sometimes feel restless/wired at the same time I'm tired. Zoloft always made me want to sleep a lot to. Anyone know how to counteract the sedation of Lexapro?
Thanks!
Posted by lymom3 on June 4, 2006, at 20:02:07
In reply to Any way to counteract sedation of Lexapro?, posted by Butternut on June 4, 2006, at 18:03:37
Maybe an obvious suggestion, but take it at night rather than in the morning?
Posted by Phillipa on June 4, 2006, at 21:49:23
In reply to Re: Any way to counteract sedation of Lexapro?, posted by lymom3 on June 4, 2006, at 20:02:07
Up the dose l0mg wired me and I had to stop. Love Phillipa
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on June 5, 2006, at 7:37:39
In reply to Any way to counteract sedation of Lexapro?, posted by Butternut on June 4, 2006, at 18:03:37
Hey Butternut,
I went through a similar thing on celexa (which is almost lexapro!) I was very sedated I needed about 12 hours sleep a night!
Anyway um, you probably want to talk about the sedation with your pdoc. They can add agents to lex to help, like wellbutrin, a stimulant maybe.
I live in the UK so I wasn't able to try the above. I simply had to come off the med, which wasn't suited to me anyway. I tend to think that if its making you as sedated as I was, then its not the drug for you. But you've only been on lex a week? You need to give it alot longer than that, say 6-8weeks. The sedation crept up on me over several months. I personally think my mental problems are a result of a dopamine/noradrenaline inbalance rather than something to do with sertonin.
Just a thought.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by butternut on June 7, 2006, at 18:53:10
In reply to Re: Any way to counteract sedation of Lexapro?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on June 5, 2006, at 7:37:39
Thanks guys. I am going to give it a few weeks to see if the sedation eases. I am having a fairly good response as far as blocking those depressing, angry thoughts I was having, plus my appetite has been down! I know the appetite thing is likely temporary, but it's hard to turn down an opportunity to lost weight.
I like the idea of adding a bit of Wellbutrin if I need some pep.
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