Lexapro Insomnia
Hi Guys,
I started Lexapro 10mg on Sunday. Sunday night I slept for 2 hours and
Monday I slept for 1.5 hours. I am very frustrated. I always struggle
with insomnia. It goes in cycles for me. About 2 and half weeks ago my
insomnia started again. But when I don’t sleep well it is usually 4
hours a night, not 1-2 hoard like the last two nights. I am already
taking Ambien CR at night.
Has anyone else had this experience (Lexapro Insomnia)? Did it go
away? I don’t know if I should tough it out or just stop (with my doc
guidance). My doc wants me to go up to 20mg on Sunday. In General
SSRI’s make me a little wired, but never like this. Usually if I take
my meds in the morning it is manageable. Any Advice or your
experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff
August 27th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
Jeff, are you taking your Lexapro in the morning or evenings? Perhaps you
should take it in the mornings if you feel it’s causing insomnia. The only med
that gave me SEVERE insomnia was Wellbutrin. I seriously could stay up all
night long, no matter what time of day I took it. Good luck to you. I hope you
can find something that works.
I’ve heard that 20 mg of Lexapro makes some people sleepy..so maybe the increase
will be a good thing for you.
Rickye
jeffreysteiger
I started Lexapro 10mg on Sunday. Sunday night I slept for 2 hours and
Monday I slept for 1.5 hours. I am very frustrated. I always struggle
with insomnia. It goes in cycles for me. About 2 and half weeks ago my
insomnia started again. But when I don’t sleep well it is usually 4
hours a night, not 1-2 hoard like the last two nights. I am already
taking Ambien CR at night.
Has anyone else had this experience (Lexapro Insomnia)? Did it go
away? I don’t know if I should tough it out or just stop (with my doc
guidance). My doc wants me to go up to 20mg on Sunday. In General
SSRI’s make me a little wired, but never like this. Usually if I take
my meds in the morning it is manageable. Any Advice or your
experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff