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Dr switched me from 20mg citalopram to escitalopram 2 weeks ago and the transition was good except now I'm getting very tired in the morning and can't really function til midday! As the day goes on it gets better. Is this a side effect that will wear off? I'm currently only on 5mg and concerned if I up to 10mg I will feel even more tired! Any advice please.
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Sxx susan69457
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I've been on Lexapro (escitalopram) for months. Never got used to feeling so tired and out of sorts. Why did your doc. change your meds.? 10mg escitalopram is the equivalent to 20mg. citalopram but give 5mg a try, who knows!!!
You should get used to it given time (most people do). When do you take it? If it keeps bothering you maybe you can take it in the evening?
take care
Sxx
Sxx
susan69457 Sxx
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He changed me as I couldn't settle on citalopram, and apparently escitalopram is better for anxiety! I gave the citalopram 5 months so did try hard!
I take the tablet in the morning as always have so I don't know if it's just a side effect the tiredness.thanks for replying
Sxx susan69457
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Lexapro is a purer version of citalopram.
I'm still on Lexapro but am also trying magnesium, vit B and Omega.
Try to drink alot of water, eat healthy and get enough sleep.
take care
sxx
susan69457 Sxx
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Thankyou, might have to live with the tiredness, it's better than how I was! Hopefully it might wear off!
You take care
looloo43 susan69457
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Hi Sue. It is probably a side effect. I remeber this when I started them (few years ago now). It will settle. Each time you up the dose you need to be patient & let your body adjust to the higher dose . I take mine in the morning too, I am fine through the day & I sleep well at night. Stick with it Sue. xxx
susan69457 looloo43
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Thanks loo loo, yes I'm hoping it's a side effect but some people say they are tired all the time! I prefer these as citalopram were very bad, had loads of horrible side effects with them but these are much gentler! Thanks for taking the time to reply x
looloo43 susan69457
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You're always welcome Sue. xx