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On Laxapro, Feel Awful In Morning. Can Shift To Night? Side Affect?
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I started taking Lexapro a while ago but hatted the way I felt in the morning. I have switched probably 5 different times and they all make me feel the same way. This last one I was prescribed to was Lexapro but I only took it for about 2 days and gave up again because it made me feel awful in the mornings. Would taking the meds in the morning instead before I go to bed made any difference in the side affects? Any suggestions?
I started taking Lexapro a while ago but hatted the way I felt in the morning. I have switched probably 5 different times and they all make me feel the same way. This last one I was prescribed to was Lexapro but I only took it for about 2 days and gave up again because it made me feel awful in the mornings. Would taking the meds in the morning instead before I go to bed made any difference in the side affects? Any suggestions?
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
dear user
lexapro contains escitaopram , which is SSRI , used inthe treatment of depressive disorder .
sedation , sleepiness , drowsiness is common side effect to this drug .
u should take this drug in night only if side effect are creating problem to you .
if u take this in morning side effects will disturb you in carrying out your activity .
u continue this drug in night start with low dose , gradually your body will get adjusted with this .
if side effects disturb u even after 10 days consult your doctor again .
u can take this by 8 ' o clock in night and to sleep early . so in morning u will not feel so much drowsy .
gud luck
dr neha
lexapro contains escitaopram , which is SSRI , used inthe treatment of depressive disorder .
sedation , sleepiness , drowsiness is common side effect to this drug .
u should take this drug in night only if side effect are creating problem to you .
if u take this in morning side effects will disturb you in carrying out your activity .
u continue this drug in night start with low dose , gradually your body will get adjusted with this .
if side effects disturb u even after 10 days consult your doctor again .
u can take this by 8 ' o clock in night and to sleep early . so in morning u will not feel so much drowsy .
gud luck
dr neha
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