Posted by pharmrep on October 3, 2002, at 1:46:38
In reply to Re: What is the best time to take, posted by kinikia on October 2, 2002, at 14:33:13
> Cody,
> I just started on 5mg Lexapro yesterday too. I'm new here and found the group by searching for lexapro. I was happy to see your post. This is my second try at antidepressants. I had a very tough time on zoloft and now I'm apprehensive about this one too. Since we started the same day maybe we can be lexapro buddies :-)and help each other get through it. It's hard to judge my s/e because I had been feeling pretty bad the last few days. I just feel kind of out of it.
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> > Alaskagirl, thanks for your support. Sometimes I feel like I'm groping in the dark. It's good to hear other's experiences. I started Lexapro at 5mg. this morning. Decided against doing the 2.5mg. Rather get the adjustment over with. So far, so good. Not too many s/e. Mild headache, tightness in chest, some palpatations. Will keep you posted.
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> > Thanks again!
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> ********* Celexa seemed to have a "tiring" effect so people took it at night rather that in morning...Lexapro doesnt do that, so take it in the morning, so as not to be as "active" in night. Insomnia occurred is roughly 9% of people in the studies, but that might be you...take in day if you can.
PS the s/e you mentioned...nausea, headache, dizziness...are common in AD's (when taken as a new med)...I am hearing it lasts only 3-4 days, and you feel a lot better at 1 wk...hang in there and keep us posted.
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