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#1
Sep 10, 2008, 02:40 PM
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So, my doc has prescribed Lexapro (10 mg) for my depression and anxiety. My sleep in the last few months has been lousy, and I've often had to take zopiclone or .5mg ativan to sleep.
Just wondering what is the best time of day to take this stuff- a.m. or p.m. Will it make me drowsy or keep me awake? I know that the product monograph says either could happen, just wondering what others' experiences with this stuff were like. Thanks so much 
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Sep 10, 2008, 03:52 PM
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I'm not a medical doctor, but I think Lexapro has some positive results for most who take it. Why not try it at night before bed and see if it helps you sleep better? If there are other side effects, they might be less noticed if the med is taken at nighttime I think.
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Sep 10, 2008, 06:12 PM
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Hi BETosca,
I started taking 10 mg Lexapro a couple of weeks ago, and my pdoc told me to take it in the morning with food. (Last week he increased it to 20 mg, still in the AM). It does not make me drowsy at all. I've read that Lexapro can cause difficulty sleeping - i don't know if that is true. I do have a lot of trouble sleeping, but the insomnia started before I started taking the Lexapro. I can't really tell if it's gotten worse because of the Lexapro. My pdoc also prescribed Klonopin, which I take before bedtime, for anxiety and to help me sleep. The Klonopin makes me very sleepy! But I still wake at 2 or 3 am.  Best wishes to you! ktgirl |
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Sep 13, 2008, 07:55 PM
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My dr suggested taking my Lexapro at night before bed. For a couple weeks I tried taking it in the morning just to see if I felt any different. I think I felt sleepier during the day, so I went back to taking it at night.
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Sep 13, 2008, 09:24 PM
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When I was prescribed Lexapro, my doctor said that it affects individuals differently.
For some, it wakes them up so they are advised to take it in the morning. For others, it makes them tired, so they are advised to take it at bedtime. So, see how it goes for you and how it makes you feel, then take it at the same time each day at whatever time works best for you. Did your prescriber advise you on the time of day to take it? |
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#6
Sep 14, 2008, 06:21 PM
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Sep 14, 2008, 08:49 PM
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Lexapro worked best for me taken at night, for my ex-fiance in the morning. Also, I gained a lot of weight on it. I hope it works well for you.
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Nov 28, 2014, 05:28 AM
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Lexapro (escitalopram) works better either morning or night so for me it doesn't really matter what time I use to take them morning or night (sleep like a baby) it still works for me.
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Nov 28, 2014, 06:11 AM
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When I first started taking I would take it at my bed time (I work nights so I sleep during the day, and I am awake at night so I always try bed time first). However it caused me to have restless sleep and the medication IMO works better when you get up because the effects of it last all day while you are awake.
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Nov 28, 2014, 06:41 AM
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understand why you tried different ways taking your medicine. For me now I'm not taking my medication due to fears of taking them I guess you would say I'm pessimistic which is true 'fearing the worst what could happen if I continue taking them'. In the beginning I use to stop and start last for 3 days and stop. And start again. Escitalopram worked few minutes after taking them they were a pro worked great but why I am so scared is because of negative information about antidepressants on the net. I've always had depression since primary school. Today as you know I still have depression and I want to be relieved by taking medication as they do wonders with me but I'm just so scared to stick to the course of the medication. Although the meds help me but wonder how long the good effect of the drug will last and that's my problem why I won't stick to taking the meds.
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Nov 29, 2014, 04:25 PM
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I take mine at night before bed. No problems falling asleep. I have not gained any weight on it. No sexual side effects either, which is nice because I did have that problem with zoloft.
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Nov 29, 2014, 08:25 PM
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I'm going to have to take my meds cause it's not seem to be doing me any better not taking them (lexapro). Lexapro works fine for me at night. No insomnia I really have good sleeps. As you know I'm not taking them cause of my own personal fears hearing about them on the net. But they do work for me wonders gives me energy makes me function very well like when I was energetic in my childhood and teenage years. Sexual side effect can be a problem the only side effect I have but I guess the meds will improve that well into two months or so do you think??
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