I did start taking Lexapro at night after 3 days. I get so drowsy between 12-18 hours later. It is probably in combo with other meds, but the nausea hits again then too. I'm sticking with it for now. I'll also try eating a couple crackers. When I get really sleepiy I've been eating crunchy chips, but I know that's not healthy. I think the noise keeps me awake. LOL

I really need to be less anxious about the constant pain. At least when I am sleepy I can't worry too much about the pain. LOL

Anyone else having the same problems? What are your solutions?

Hi Beth.. Why do you take Lexapro? Depression Pain, Anxiety or a combination of all?

I took Paxil for years and am now on Prozac, for Anxiety/Depression. I don't chronic pain, so I don't need a Med for that.

Have you considered changing to Cymbalta? I have heard that it helps with Nerve Pain as well as Depress/Anxiety.

Other than making you sick and sleepy, is the lexapro helping you?

Sally
I do take Lexapro for all above. A pain doc recommended it to my MS neurologist. MS doc sent me to pain doc to rule out anything other then MS. I am more laid back but maybe it's cuz I'm so tired.

I tried Cymbalta, even more sleeping with that med. I was afraid after a few days of sleeping almost constantly that I would go into a coma and never wake up.

Hi! My dr switched me from Lexapro to Effexor XR and I seem to be doing better on that.. I take it in the a.m. and it doesn't make me sleepy at all...Good luck.... and take care....

DaisyMay
Thanks for the info on Effexor. I did take it back in Ohio, still had the nausea but not as drowsy as Lexapro. I will keep it in mind. Still hanging in with the Lexapro.
Beth