Posted by Meehee on November 13, 2003, at 16:56:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro- What's going on with me???, posted by tiredman on November 13, 2003, at 15:56:40
Ive been on the Lexapro 10mg (7:00 AM) for over four weeks now and I had a problem with insomnia since the 3rd day on the pill. I was taking ambien every night not for trouble falling asleep but trouble staying asleep I would take the ambien at like 2:00 AM and I would go back to sleep and I would feel jittery during the day. I attribute that to lack of proper sleep. Well now Im on my fifth week of Lexapro and I have slept every night this week without taking anything to stay asleep and I get really comfortable and relaxed just before I fall asleep and Im having the best vivid dreams. Believe me the first four weeks I thought I was losing it. I was ready to throw in the towel and go off this stuff. I was afraid I would always need the ambien. This sites posters have calmed my nerves that its my brain adjusting to the SSRI. I suggest you call your doctor to see if they can prescribe something until your body adjusts it makes all the difference. Good luck
> It is interesting how people can take the same drug and suffer opposite side
> effects. I take 10 mg at 8:00 am and am waking up jittery during the evening. It
> puts you to sleep (personally, I could use a little sleep).
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