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Best time of day to take Lexapro

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Blueeveryday · 07/01/2024 16:10

Could any other lexapro users please advise me on when you take your medication?
Currently I take my around 8am but it leaves me barely able to function all day due to tiredness 😴
Maybe switching to night time would be best?

TIA

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Blueeveryday · 07/01/2024 19:18

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Blueeveryday · 08/01/2024 15:15

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henrysugar12 · 08/01/2024 15:18

Maybe speak to your doctor for advice?

Blueeveryday · 08/01/2024 15:20

@henrysugar12 thanks, I have already done that and they are pretty clueless. I would rather have advice from people firsthand

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MoreRainbowsPlease · 08/01/2024 15:26

I just googled Lexapro and see that it is escitilopram. I have not taken that before, but I have taken citilopram and I think they are in the same drug family. I switched to taking it at night because it would make me feel sleepy. It did give me very weird vivid dreams though.

If you've not been taking it for long, it may be that the tiredness is a short term side effect and will stop affecting you eventually.

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