I was wondering if anyone here has been taking Lexapro? The side effects that are bothersome would be difficulty falling asleep at night, but really tired all day long. I also have been having headaches.

My question is; Did your side effects go away after taking it and if so, how long before you felt okay? I've been on about two weeks now and still have this going on and read that this drug does cause this to happen.

Thanks in advance!!

Hi GJ's. I took Lexapro several yrs ago and after about a yr, my Dr switched me to EffexorXR, which I have not noticed any side effects from.

Good luck.. I know there are others here on Lexapro, so hopefully someone will come along.

take care.

Do you take it in the morning or at night? If you haven't already, try taking it at the opposite time of the day than you do now.

I took it at night because it made me tired during the day. I never had headaches from Lexapro.

If the symptoms are too bothersome then call the doctor, there are so many choices for ADs and to find the right one can be trial and error.

Thanks DM and Snoopy,
I'll try your idea first snoopy, by taking at night. If that doesn't work, I'll talk to the Doctor...I see him Wed. THANKS!

I do take Lexapro. I have taken it for 1 1/2 years and have had few problems with headaches, I don't think that mine are a result of the lexapro. I take mine with supper, giving it plenty of time to wear off before morning. I don't have any trouble falling asleep.

Hope I help

I've been on Lexapro since June. I have no problems now and take it in the morning. When I first started I had trouble staying awake during the day. I switched to night, it didn't help.

I've always been sensitive to meds, so I take it slow and ramp up. I eventually took a 1/2 for 2 weeks. Then 1/2 twice a day for another couple weeks. I was finally able to take the whole pill after about 6 weeks of trial and error. I don't notice any effects today and it sure improved my outlook on life.

Much luck to you.

Oh, how I wish it kept me awake! Seems like nothing does..I've taken Lexapro for about 2-1/2 yrs, and never had any side effects. I think Snoopy's idea of changing the time you take it is a good one..Hope it works for you!

Hi Greenjeans!

I tried Lexapro when my neuro first RX'd anti-depressants for me. It had a bad effect on me because it gave me so much energy I couldn't rest. I also started having panic attacks from it. So the neuro switched me to Zoloft that did a much better job.

At the time I was having therapy after my Dad died. The psychologist said that Lexapro sort of gives you a caffeine-like kick, and might be best for someone with just depression.

The Zoloft has more of a calming effect and can level you out if you have a combination of depression and anxiety.

It made sense to me by the way I responded to the two meds.

I don't know if this is the case with you or not though, just thought I'd mention it.

I hope you get some good results soon!

Morning all,
Appreciate all the comments! Today I awoke feeling like a mac truck hit. Seems like the longer I take it, the worse I feel. At first it really made a difference. I do have the anxiety mixed with depression and lexapro is supposed to be for both....but....Don't know why I feel crummy! I see the doctor tomorrow, maybe he'll have a better plan, or comfort me that this shall pass. I'm going to take it tonight instead of this morning....

Enjoy your day everybody!!

I started Lexapro about 2 1/2 months ago and have not had any bad side effects from it. I was feeling the depression coming on around the Holiday's and I didn't want to do anything or even get out of bed. I was BLAH!

It took about 4 weeks before I noticed a change in my depression and now I feel better. It's not a cure all but it has really helped me.

I take my pill when I wake up in the morning. I have extreme fatigue and migraines with my MS normally so I can't tell that is has made them any worse. I have been on Zoloft in the past and tolerated it well also.

The generic Lexapro is so cheap and that's a big thing for me being on Medicare D.

Maybe if you give it a few more weeks, it will kick in and you will feel better. I hope so.