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#1
Feb 04, 2015, 11:41 AM
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Taking 10mg in the AM daily. Sleep always feels shallow and non restful. I also dont sleep as long. Instead of a solid 8 hours, I tend to wake up around the 5.5 hour mark and not really be able to go back to bed.
The sleep doesn't feel rejuvenating or deep either. Has anyone had success with anything in combating this side effect of lexapro or SSRIs in general? Thanks! |
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Feb 04, 2015, 07:41 PM
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I have tried all sorts of OTC sleep meds with no success. I don't want to take drugs to sleep and I don't drink except for a glass of wine once in a great while. I will say, though, that the wine seems to help a little so you might want to try that when it's really hard to go to sleep.
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Feb 05, 2015, 09:31 AM
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Not a big drinker myself either.
Although I do have some trouble falling asleep, my main problem is staying asleep for the full 8 hours and having the sleep feel deep and rejuvenating. I'm thinking about trying a prescription sleep med tbh, something like rozarem.. Any other suggestions from other forum members? Thanks! |
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Feb 05, 2015, 01:53 PM
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I kind of think it depends. If you have just started the med, it might straighten itself out. I had very odd sleep when I started on Prozac and Zoloft, but after a few months my sleep was normal again.
Then I have an experience with Effexor. With that one I never got back to normal sleep. I woke up a lot, when I didn't wake up I was just slightly sleeping, to the point I was aware of my surroundings. The only time I didn't sleep like this was when I had dreams. But my dreams were vivid and felt real. So I felt like I NEVER slept. Either I woke up, or I was nearly awake or I was in a dream. Zero deep sleep. After I quit the med it took me several years to go back to normal sleeping. It didn't happen by itself. I tried to reprogram my brain with sounds that are supposed to induce theta and delta waves in the brain. Weirdly enough it worked with me. Slowly I regained my deep sleep. |
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Feb 05, 2015, 05:22 PM
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Ive been on the med for around 4 years now. The positives obviously outweigh the negatives but as I get close to starting a new profession I know I'm really going to need solid sleep.
Not to knock any of the responses I have gotten so far, as I do appreciate the insight, has anyone found anything that **works** for them? Or all is lost?? 
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Feb 09, 2015, 02:05 PM
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Ambien CR. Or a supplement with 5-HTP, l-theanine, & low-dose melatonin, like Webber Super Sleep.
I took SSRIs for years and always found that they disturbed my sleep. I've never tried Rozerem. It looks like a good option, too. I'm not anti-sleep med so long as it's not something that is going to cause an awful withdrawal syndrome if you stop it. I take Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate) for sleep sometimes, too. It's basically an antihistamine and is used to treat anxiety. I have delayed-onset sleep problems, though, and not the wake up in the middle of the night kind. Hope you find a solution. |
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