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Posted by FloridaGirl on October 13, 2003, at 11:39:26
I just started Lexapro 5 days ago, and have slept 12 -14 hours a day every day since. Does this get better? I took Paxil for 6 years and had this sleepy problem, but not this bad. Doctor wanted to change me because the Paxil has made me gain 35 pounds over the years, and I can't lose it. I had already tapered down and was off the Paxil, so that's not it. I am taking 10 mg in the morning. If this stops, I will keep with it, but this is pretty awful if this doesn't get any better. I have a 10 year son, and feel like I am sleeping my life away.
Posted by irishcatholic on October 13, 2003, at 11:53:07
In reply to SOOO SLEEPY just started Lexapro, posted by FloridaGirl on October 13, 2003, at 11:39:26
You might talk with your doc about trying Prozac.
It is on the more energizing end of the SSRI spectrum.
Posted by FloridaGirl on October 13, 2003, at 12:12:42
In reply to Re: SOOO SLEEPY just started Lexapro, posted by irishcatholic on October 13, 2003, at 11:53:07
Does Prozac have the weight gain issue? I can't tell which is worse, the weight gain, the sleepiness, or taking nothing and being snappy at everyone.
Forgot to mention, I take no other meds except Toprol XL (a heart med for palpitations). My problem is anxiety, not depression.
Thanks everyone, this board has been a great help to me.
Posted by Mariposa on October 13, 2003, at 14:26:14
In reply to Re: SOOO SLEEPY just started Lexapro, posted by FloridaGirl on October 13, 2003, at 12:12:42
I had same problem sleeping too much in the beginning, but it did go away. For me Lex has been more of an *energizer* and I have lost 10 lbs. which I have not gained back. Been on Lex since Feb.
Best of luck!~~~8|8
Posted by john26 on October 14, 2003, at 4:06:16
In reply to Re: SOOO SLEEPY just started Lexapro » FloridaGirl, posted by Mariposa on October 13, 2003, at 14:26:14
my wife takes at bedtime to help her sleep could you change the time you take it?
Posted by FloridaGirl on October 14, 2003, at 6:56:19
In reply to Re: SOOO SLEEPY just started Lexapro, posted by john26 on October 14, 2003, at 4:06:16
Yes, I will start taking at bedtime. Thanks for the idea (I should have thought of that!)
Posted by girlie girl on October 14, 2003, at 18:06:04
In reply to SOOO SLEEPY just started Lexapro, posted by FloridaGirl on October 13, 2003, at 11:39:26
I too was so sleepy on Lex. Just like you. Went off lex, on to Wellbutrin. I feel a lot better. I do not like what the Lex didi to me. I was a zombie.....
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