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Posted 9/1/2015 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
First week on Lexapro, i took it at night and first few days i sleep better with it. Then couple days ago i start to have trouble sleeping and cannot sleep at all. Tried taking it at morning yesterday but still same.

I used to take vitamin b complex before starting Lexapro but has stop taking it since started Lexapro. Is it ok to take vitamin b complex while on Lexapro?

Post Edited (theedi) : 8/31/2015 8:55:32 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/1/2015 7:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

You are best taking Lexapro in the morning as it is a very activating antidepresaant so it can cause sleep problems as a side effect but things should improve for you and if they don't mention it to your doctor.

As far as I know you should be fine taking vitamin b but I would check with your pharmacist to confirm.

Hibee
Posted 9/1/2015 9:15 AM (GMT 0)
Yes i'm trying to take it in morning but it's still the same last night and that had me worried. Maybe after the switch it still need some time. Thanks for the advice.
Posted 9/1/2015 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
I also experienced insomnia when I started Lexapro. I switched to morning but it still took about 3 mos before I could sleep regularly. Very frustrating! I think my body became use to it and the insomnia "settled down"?

Don't know about the vit B.
Posted 9/4/2015 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
I managed to get a good sleep 2 days after switching to morning but the next day i can't sleep again.
So it took you 3 months to get back to normal? That's quite long...
By the way, how long it took for your anxiety/panic to completely stop?

Post Edited (theedi) : 9/3/2015 8:50:00 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/4/2015 8:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I have been on various antidepressants over the years and none of them have made my anxiety completely stop unfortunately they are not a cure all and will only help ease your symptoms so it is best to do some talking therapy such as CBT which gets the best results.

Hibee
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