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Posted by B2chica on January 22, 2008, at 13:35:39
i'm still very tired during the day.
should i try taking lexapro at night?i'm at 15mg and i currently take in morning and seem drowsy all day and i've been going to bed around 8:30 9 at night!
Posted by Phillipa on January 22, 2008, at 13:54:55
In reply to Lexapro at night, posted by B2chica on January 22, 2008, at 13:35:39
Hi give it a try or take the dose split maybe 5mg in am l0mg at night. Or try the whole dose. Glad it's working for you. Love Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on January 22, 2008, at 14:03:13
In reply to Lexapro at night, posted by B2chica on January 22, 2008, at 13:35:39
has anyone else tried this?
Posted by Glydin on January 22, 2008, at 18:35:12
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night, posted by B2chica on January 22, 2008, at 14:03:13
I'm on 20 mgs. and dose before bed - that dosing time works better for me to thwart daytime sleepiness.
Posted by B2chica on January 23, 2008, at 11:45:07
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night » B2chica, posted by Glydin on January 22, 2008, at 18:35:12
Thanks. how long before bed should i take it. it's hard for me to tell during the day cuz i also take ritalin in the morning so i usually feel my first slump about three hours after i take it, don't know if that's typical or if that's the ritalin timing...
any advice appreciated.
thanks
Posted by TenMan on January 23, 2008, at 13:51:45
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night » Glydin, posted by B2chica on January 23, 2008, at 11:45:07
My fiancee takes 10mgs. at night right before bed since it also makes her drowsy if taken in the morning. This method works well for her.
Good Luck
Posted by Glydin on January 23, 2008, at 15:44:10
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night » Glydin, posted by B2chica on January 23, 2008, at 11:45:07
> Thanks. how long before bed should i take it.
~~~ I generally take it app. 15-30 minutes before going to bed.
Posted by oldschool305 on January 23, 2008, at 19:59:45
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night » B2chica, posted by Glydin on January 23, 2008, at 15:44:10
Hi B2Chica!!
I have been on Lexapro for years and unfortunately the tiredness never went away, so I have been taking it at night. It actually helps me sleep a tad bit but I am only on 5mg. I also take it about 15-20 minutes before bed. I am still a bit tired through out the day but not as bad as if I was taking it during the day! After a few cups of coffee, I am fine. Hope that helps =O
> > Thanks. how long before bed should i take it.
>
> ~~~ I generally take it app. 15-30 minutes before going to bed.
Posted by B2chica on January 24, 2008, at 12:03:18
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night, posted by oldschool305 on January 23, 2008, at 19:59:45
Posted by Glydin on January 24, 2008, at 18:30:52
In reply to thanks so much all, i'll give it a go (nm), posted by B2chica on January 24, 2008, at 12:03:18
Posted by belljar on January 24, 2008, at 20:41:10
In reply to Lexapro at night, posted by B2chica on January 22, 2008, at 13:35:39
I've been on Lexapro for 3 months now, 20mg - if I take it at night it keeps me awake all night ! I take it in the morning along with ritalin, and still need trazodone to sleep at night. I'm surprised to find that it makes most people sleepy !
Belljar
Posted by monkeysmama on January 25, 2008, at 15:59:25
In reply to Re: Lexapro at night, posted by belljar on January 24, 2008, at 20:41:10
I am taking Lexapro and have to take 5 mg in the morning and the other half at night, because it causes some nervousness for me throughout the day (which I fight off with Klonopin) I have also contemplated taking the full dose at night before bed. I am on week 4 now and have noticed increased sleepiness, but I just drink lots of coffee :)~
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