Lexapro and drowsiness

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Avatar n tn Despite being very happy with the medication overall, I continue to suffer from drowsiness and the need to sleep more - up to 12 hours a day compared to my normal 7 hours a day before I used to take cipralex. I am sure this is directly due to cipralex even though the side effect is not listed as a common side effect of taking cipralex.
Avatar m tn Hello and welcome! Your doctor prescribed you a common regimen. The Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant that will take some time to become effective (typically 4-6 weeks, sometimes up to 8 weeks, especially when starting on a low dose as you are). The Xanax is a benzodiazepine, anti-anxiety medication that is being Rx'ed to treat the symptoms of anxiety while you're adjusting to the Lexapro, and waiting for it to become effective in reducing your anxiety.
Avatar m tn is lexapro meant for anxiety cause my doctor give me it and is it good for sleeping?
Avatar n tn I've currently been taking 15mg of lexapro for about 14 months. Works great for my panic/anxiety. However, the tiredness side effect hasn't gone away, instead it seems to be worse. I could seriously sleep all day long if I didn't have to work. I take my meds at night. I can barely get out of bed in the morning. I tried taking it in the morning but that didn't help.
Avatar f tn i am on lexapro and wondering if this dizziness has lasted long for anyone... i dont like the feeling of it... and wondering if its worked very fast for anyone..because i feel a lot less stressed after two days of taking it... also does the drowsiness go the hell away.. i hate that too!!
Avatar n tn Sometimes it can take a little while for the body to adjust to the medication in my opinion, but SSRIs like these can cause drowsiness in some people. First of all, does it work? If so and this is your only side effect have you tried taking it at night? It may actually help you sleep. However, if these side effects bother you, I always suggest talking it over with your doctor.
Avatar m tn Some common side effects of Lexapro include nausea, difficulty sleeping, increased sweating, and drowsiness. Bleeding is a less common side effect, but can occur. It is important to let your health care provider know if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you take blood thinners, NSAIDS (such as naproxen or ibuprofen) or aspirin since this can increase the chances of bleeding. There is nothing wrong with exercising while taking Lexapro.
620877 tn?1282764097 I am sorry to hear you are going through this. Are you taking DMD's? I am sure the anxiety from the Neurontin and Lexapro is a side effect of those meds. If you are on DMD's that can increase the negative effects on our mentality. I would definately talk more with your Dr. The sad thing is...usually their answer is more meds. I am definately not an expert, but do you do any sort of yoga or tai chi?
531282 tn?1229966724 Recently, I have been tired ALL of the time. I am getting atleast 7-8 hours of sleep everynight, but i wake up and my whole body is stiff and sore, and I feel like I haven't gotten much sleep. My eyes are red and feel tired, my head is achey, and I can't seem to get motivated to do anything because I am just so tired. The only meds i take are 10 mg of lexapro a day. Any suggestions?
Avatar f tn It depends on how the Lexapro is affecting the person. Some people report drowsiness after taking it, in which case, obviously a bedtime dose makes more sense, whereas some report feeling more "up", energized, so those people do better with a morning dose. If you feel that you'd do better with a different administration time, ask your doc, I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. It doesn't hurt to try something like that.
Avatar f tn I take 20 mg of Lexapro daily and on other medicine. About one year ago, I had a glucose test done at my annual pelvic exam visit, and my sugar was higher than usual but not diabetic. I'm wondering if I might be having diabetic symptoms and not even know it for sure or if it's just a side effect of me taking Lexapro.
Avatar m tn I also wonder if upping my does will increase my yawning and drowsiness.
Avatar m tn s been going on with me for the past 5 weeks on Lexapro, basically that im still anxious and depressed and feel like a zombie. My 6 week follow up is on tuesday but decided to call him today and he told me to go down to 5mg. To be honest i'm somewhat doscouraged after talking to him. I feel that i need to up my dosage rather than lower it. I feel that by lowering it, it will give me more anxiety and send me in deeper depression. Any thoughts?
Avatar n tn I am 28Yr old male in good shape other than my depressive and anxious thoughts. I visited a pdoc and was initially started on lowest dose of lexapro. Wellbutrin quickly added on for motivation. This mix seemed to work for me all except the ED I was experiencing from the Lex. This is a big problem for me. I then tried generic Remeron for about six weeks along w the generic wellbutrin. Side effects of the remeron I experienced made me very drowsy as well as an increased appetite at night.
Avatar n tn - not just here and there. I also became more irritable and angry for no reason. As soon as I got off Lexapro - I returned to normal. This is just a warning to anyone considering allowing their endo to prescribe Lexapro to combat Diabetes Depression/Burn out.
135456 tn?1301437624 Sedation, drowsiness and fatigue are all normal side effects for escitalopram. (Lexapro) It can take up to 4 weeks for Lexapro to reach therapeutic levels and you MAY experience these side effects while your body is adjusting to the medication. NEVER alter the dosage of ANY medication without consulting your doctor! NEVER! If this sedative effect does NOT begin to decrease, which it should, speak with your doctor, you may need to try a different med.
Avatar f tn I have been having drowsiness since past 4 months, sometimes with and without nausea. I have got my MRI of the brain, certain blood tests which were normal. one of the doctors diagnosed is as muscle spasm but i am so confused whats going on. please help me! Thanks!
Avatar f tn Same thing happened to me when i took lexapro and I also took half a dose. The nausea and dizziness were unreal. The weird anxiety/ sleepiness combination, too. Sometimes SSRI ( like Paxil) cause these precise side effects at the beginning of treatment. When will you feel better? Check the half life of Paxil. Just for example, the half life of lexapro is 32 hours and it took me 3 days to go back to normal after a single dose.
Avatar f tn this is for people who have tried lexapro or prozac. Im wondering which one they liked better and which one had the least amount of side affects, how long did it take did it take for you to notice any good side effects not full effects just any good ones? also for those who have tried both which one worked faster? Another this is my mom was on lexapro and said it worked wonders for her.
Avatar f tn So I finally gave in and went to see the dr yesterday after dealing with panic/anxiety attacks for the past 5 months. He gave me a trial supply of Lexapro. I took one pill last night around 9:30pm. 10mg. Yeah.... turns out that was not such a good idea. I tried to go to sleep, but had trouble catching my breath. Then, i get the lovely electric shock sensation starting out at my head and travvelling down.
Avatar n tn I am coming off cipralex and I am soooo itchy especially my hands and neck. Has anyone had this withdrawal symptom? If so what can be done about it. Hand cream doesnt help.
Avatar m tn sciatic nerve damage. The Gabapentin works great, aside from the fact that I get brain fog and drowsiness. This drug separates me from pain, however, makes me a zombie! Does anyone know of a drug or supplement that I can take with the Gabapentin to combat the somnolence?