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Posted by greywolf on March 16, 2004, at 9:28:15
My doctor has recommended switching from Effexor to Lexapro in the hopes of reducing very unnacceptable fatigue. Before I start this new regimen, I was hoping you folks who have taken Lexapro could give me some advice on the best time to take Lexapro to avoid sleepiness.
Thanks.
Posted by Bill LL on March 16, 2004, at 10:13:44
In reply to What's the best time of day to take Lexapro?, posted by greywolf on March 16, 2004, at 9:28:15
When I first started on it, about a year and a half a go, I took it in the evening since it made me tired. Then after a month or so, I switched to the morning.
Posted by greywolf on March 16, 2004, at 12:07:58
In reply to Re: What's the best time of day to take Lexapro?, posted by Bill LL on March 16, 2004, at 10:13:44
Thanks Bill. I was thinking along the same lines. I just don't know why my doc thinks Lexapro will reduce daytime sleepiness.
Posted by Bill LL on March 16, 2004, at 15:24:13
In reply to Re: What's the best time of day to take Lexapro?, posted by greywolf on March 16, 2004, at 12:07:58
I take Wellbutrin along with Lexapro. The Wellbutrin has helped reduce my tiredness during the day. It made me a little jittery, but just for the first 2 or 3 weeks. The Wellbutrin also has a positive effect on my concentration.
Posted by Mariposa on March 16, 2004, at 16:08:38
In reply to Re: What's the best time of day to take Lexapro?, posted by Bill LL on March 16, 2004, at 15:24:13
I also took it in the evening for the first month and switched to mornings. I had a lot of trouble with the *tired* feeling, drink more coffee now to counter act it.~~~8|8
Posted by jlynne on March 17, 2004, at 3:27:33
In reply to What's the best time of day to take Lexapro?, posted by greywolf on March 16, 2004, at 9:28:15
I take it in the morning because it causes insomnia in me. But I still get that wired/tired feeling during the day. I guess you just have to figure out what works best for you. Good luck:) ...jlynne
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