Posted by galkeepinon on October 10, 2003, at 20:16:12
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? » Dr. Bob, posted by eebeshy on October 10, 2003, at 15:22:07
Hey there:-)
I know the 'I've had trouble sleeping at night' issue on Lexapro~it hit me about the 7th or 8th week, but oh man, I couldn't sleep for the life of me for about 2 weeks.
Someone had suggested OTC Unisom Sleep Gels~they have the ingredient Diphenhydramine HCI 50mg, which is a really good sleep aid. But this is just my experience. To my amazement, it works great and doesn't interact with any other meds I am taking, and I never have a 'hang over' the next day, especially if you have to work.
I know many people who are on Wellbutrin and had trouble sleeping the first few weeks, but their sleep improved after they got used to the medication.
About the Klonopin, I take 2mg at night, you didn't mention how much Klonopin you take each day or PRN or what? Maybe your prescribing doctor could work with you on taking a Klonopin before bed, that may help, you're right.
Hang in there and good luck!!!:-)
Kristen
> Oops, sorry I'm new at this!!! Hi, I'm taking Lexapro @ 15mg a day (been 3-4 months now) and my Dr. started me on Wellbutrin (100mg) a week ago because although I was still able to get out of bed in the morning to go to work, I was still feeling low all the time all I wanted to do was sleep. Been battling depression now for over 12 years (mental illness runs bigtime in my family). I started feeling better right away, but I've had trouble sleeping at night. I put in a call to my Dr. and he said that low a dosage shouldn't be a problem. Anyone have any suggestions? I also take Klonopin....maybe should I take one right before going to bed? BTW, reading everyone's comments has made me feel better about the whole depression issue. Thanks!
> eebeshy
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