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Will sleepiness from lexapro 20 mg go away?

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pam30642
pam30642

Hi ,I have been on lexapro 20 mg for 10 weeks and it has helped with anxiety but I am sleepy durning the day. I also take klonopin .25MG at night and .125mg in the day until the lexapro kicks in,my Psych said it could take up to 6 months to see full effects.Do you know when this sleepinesss will go away or how to combat it? I try to stay busy,and focused. Thank you for your help.

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  • cynthia06368
    cynthia06368 pam30642

    Posted

    when do you take it?

    • pam30642
      pam30642 cynthia06368

      Posted

      I thought it causes insomnia if you take lexapro at night, do you know if that is true?

    • alyssa92
      alyssa92 pam30642

      Posted

      i started taking 20mg last night this is my first round with any kind of antidepressant. my doctor told me to take it about 2 hours before bed . i didnt sleep last night, but i never sleep well.

  • jim55850
    jim55850 pam30642

    Posted

    I am now Lexapro 20mg once a day for 6 months, about 7:30pm and have no issues sleeping(melatonin and advilPM as well) yet i do have yawning and feel tired at times during the day. I find it worst when I'm alone, as long as I am engaged and with others I am fine. The lack of the anxiety that was going to end my life makes the tiredness at times fine with me

  • pam30642
    pam30642

    Posted

    I am taken lexapro 10 mg at night and 10mg in the morning for 5months . I seem to be sleepy in the day. Should I take 20mg at night instead of any in the morning? Please let me know if anyone has tried this. Thank you. God Bless.

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