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Apr 10, 2014, 07:20 PM
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Hi guys,
I just started Lexapro. I didn't know when to take it, and I guess a part of me wanted instant relief, so I just popped it like two minutes ago. (the time is now 8:21 PM). What time should I take my Lexapro? Thanks! |
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Apr 10, 2014, 10:05 PM
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When I was on it I took it with my night meds. I take them at 9:00. A little bit before I try to go to bed. It's going to take some time before you notice it working.
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Apr 11, 2014, 06:05 AM
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You are not going to get any instant relief from it. It is slow acting. You have to give it 4 to 6 weeks to see what side effects you get and if you get over the side effect and to see how effective it is. Sorry no instant relief in the AD game,that is just how it is.
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Apr 13, 2014, 04:04 AM
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early morning is cool about 6 am , that give you a day on max effect
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Apr 13, 2014, 05:00 AM
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Apr 13, 2014, 02:00 PM
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The key is though to give it enough time to see if you are gonna get over the side effects. Unless they are totally unbearable.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Apr 13, 2014, 08:31 PM
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I was just prescribed 10 mg of lexapro in addition to the 150 mg of bupropion that I have been taking daily. Has anyone else had this combination of drugs? How did it work for you?
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Apr 14, 2014, 09:00 AM
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My doctor was equally vague as to when I should take my Lexapro. I started on the same day as you, but I took it in the morning. I've noticed that I'm having terrible insomnia and the most bizarre, horrifying dreams. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Should I expect these side effects to level off after I adjust to the meds? I'm at 10 mg. Also taking Vyvanse.
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Apr 15, 2014, 07:16 AM
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My doctor said to take Lexapro either am or PM. If it makes you drowsy take it in the PM. She did say to take it with food. I am sensitive to many foods, and she felt the GI issues might be the worst side effect for me. So, I started after dinner on the 11th. So far so good as far as side effects go, just at low grade headache mainly. Now it's just waiting to see if it works.
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Apr 17, 2014, 05:58 AM
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My dad takes Lexapro, and his docs were vague too about when to take it. He found he was drowsy when he took it in the morning so he takes it at night and it has worked out much better now.
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