Posted by Sad Panda on August 20, 2004, at 11:53:56
In reply to LEXAPRO and INSOMNIA!!!, posted by wolo on August 20, 2004, at 11:29:41
> So I'm looking to start on a new anti-depressant that also combats anxiety. I've done a lot of reading on Lexapro and my only real concern with this drug is that I keep reading about the side effect of insomnia. (i suffer from insomnia due to anxiety -- why would I want to take somethign that makes me more anxious). Questions are: has anyone NOT suffered from sleeplessness on Lexapro..is this a condition that fades or lasts through the duration AND lastly, how does Celexa compare with Lexapro (i know the relation between the two) in terms of s/e of insomnia (most importantly) and heightened fogginess/sleepiness during day?
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> Any help will assist me in making a decission.
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>Some of the old TCA type antidepressants are excellent sedatives & anxiolytic at low doses. I would try Zoloft, Lexapro or Effexor an the primary AD & then add on a little of a sedating TCA like Amitriptyline or Doxepin, or other drugs like Remeron & Trazodone.
Cheers,
Panda.
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