Posted by Okpolosi on May 9, 2003, at 10:12:55
In reply to Re: Long term effects of lexapro » nitowl17, posted by DC on May 8, 2003, at 8:47:09
> > I have been on lexapro for 7 months. I had to cut back from 10mg to 7.5 I couldn't stay awake after a month. I think I have now maxed out on it. I have had alot of stomach upset lately and can't get going in the morning. I was also taking ambien for sleep. I thought the stomach upset was coming from the ambien but I cut back on the ambien and stopped even but the stomach upset continues. Now I get a massive headache after lunch. Im in a jam.
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> I have had the same problem with being extremely tired
> during the day since going from 10mg to 20mg of Lexapro.
> I have ambien for sleep also, but I am thinking of
> taking the Lexapro after work instead of taking it in
> the morning. As for the stomach upsets and headaches
> can't say that I have experienced those. The headaches
> I know are from coworkers and not the medication LOL.Best time of day to take Lex seems to vary by individual...I started taking it in the morning but found I was falling asleep just after dinner. Now I take it at 2-3PM and I don't get sleepy until 11PM my usual bedtime. Other people have posted that they take it right befor bed. I think it's a trail and error thing, try different times until you find what works best for you.
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