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Posted by zuzu80 on September 11, 2004, at 16:19:58
Hello. I started Escitalopram (Lexapro?) recently and I have difficulties in falling asleep. Has anyone experienced the same, and what worked for you to solve the problem?
Thanx
Christine
Posted by BRC on September 11, 2004, at 21:15:21
In reply to SSRI's and sleep problems - What worked for you ?!, posted by zuzu80 on September 11, 2004, at 16:19:58
Hi, I have been taking Lexapro for about two years now and it does cause sleep problems for me.
My pdoc added the AD Remeron at night because it has a sedative effect and makes me sleep like a rock.
Talk to your doctor to find out what is safe for you.
I would not reccomend trying anything over the counter unless you check with your doctor either. Just try to be safe.
Hope this helps.
Posted by steve3211 on September 11, 2004, at 21:19:10
In reply to SSRI's and sleep problems - What worked for you ?!, posted by zuzu80 on September 11, 2004, at 16:19:58
Hi Christine,
I am on Lex how for about eight months. The side effects were very bad at first, insomnia being one of them. They wore off after about four weeks and the lex seemed to be very effective and eventually I think helped me sleep well. I am however going through a bit of a bump right now after being symptom free for five months. Hang in there with it.
Best-Steve
Posted by KXo on September 12, 2004, at 20:38:33
In reply to SSRI's and sleep problems - What worked for you ?!, posted by zuzu80 on September 11, 2004, at 16:19:58
I am in the third week on Lexapro and as other SSRIs/SNRIs I was, it caused me insonia in the first week. I hope it goes away for you soon!
==KXo
Posted by Wildman on September 14, 2004, at 19:05:47
In reply to Re: SSRI's and sleep problems - What worked for you ?!, posted by KXo on September 12, 2004, at 20:38:33
I've been on Lex for about 9 months now, and did experience insomnia early on. My pdoc gave me Seroquel to help with the sleep, but also to act as a mood-stabilizer. I take 25mg Seroquel about 2 hours before bed and it puts me out. Using Seroquel in this way seems to be quite common among the folks that hang out here.
I don't know if I could take the Lex without the Seroquel, it helps so much with my sleep.
Wildman
Posted by Zena on September 14, 2004, at 20:10:43
In reply to SSRI's and sleep problems - What worked for you ?!, posted by zuzu80 on September 11, 2004, at 16:19:58
Remeron
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