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Posted by Skot on July 6, 2006, at 2:03:05
I just started with Lexapro 4 wks ago. I am sleepy all the time!!!!. Everything else is OK. I hate being this tired.
Posted by bassman on July 6, 2006, at 5:21:20
In reply to Lexapro - I need Advise, posted by Skot on July 6, 2006, at 2:03:05
Have you tried changing the time you take Lexapro or how (with meal, break in two and take the two pieces 12 hours apart, etc.)you take it? I found the late afternoon spared me lots of side effects, some people find taking it just before bedtime, etc. It does make a big difference...how do you like coffee? :>}
Posted by maddy4 on July 6, 2006, at 12:48:47
In reply to Re: Lexapro - I need Advise, posted by bassman on July 6, 2006, at 5:21:20
ive been on 5 mg of lex since around november - w/ no sleepiness - i just went up to 7.5 mgs abt 2 wks ago and now i can barely peel myself off the couch. total exhaustion but WITH anxiety - im shakey at the same time.
Posted by med_empowered on July 6, 2006, at 14:55:58
In reply to Re: Lexapro - I need Advise, posted by maddy4 on July 6, 2006, at 12:48:47
if you're just starting up, maybe try a lower-dosage? and...at night, if it makes you feel sedated right after taking it?
Other than that..maybe a different AD? You could also try adding something, like Provigil or (depending on your history and issues) another stimulant, like Ritalin or Adderall.
Posted by Phillipa on July 6, 2006, at 20:39:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro - I need Advise, posted by maddy4 on July 6, 2006, at 12:48:47
That's what happened to me my muscles twitched , wanted to cry couldn't, and my anxiety went off the roof. Love Phillipa. I stopped the med after l0 days.
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