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Posted 12/13/2015 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
So I just upped my lexapro to 10mg and taking it at night. When I was on it before I always took it at night. However, I am now having trouble sleeping, not sure if it is the lexapro or just the anxiety, as the reason I went back on was that I was starting to have some of the same symptoms, anxiety and problems sleeping.

But if I wanted to switch to morning, how should I do that? I just upped to 10 a week ago and don't want to disturb the process of the level. So I don't think I should just skip a dose and then go to morning.

Any suggestions from people who have done it?

Thank you.
Posted 12/13/2015 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
I did had the same experience..... took at night then skipped the whole next day and took the following morning. Didn't notice any issues. tongue
Posted 12/13/2015 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
I went from 10 to 20 and then switched it from night to morning. My doctor suggested I take 10mg at night and the other 10 in the morning, so I did that then just started taking it every morning following. I think it did help the not sleeping a little. Good luck!
Posted 12/14/2015 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Tlkat,

Your doctor or even your pharmacist can answer this question best for you...

...give them a call tomorrow and see how to proceed.

I hope you find the sleep and relief you need with your increase and change in dosage time.:)

S.C.
Posted 12/14/2015 9:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I agree with SC best to check with pharmacist or doctor.

Lexapro is a very activating med so it is best to take in the morning.

Hibee
Posted 12/14/2015 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi tlkat - When they increased me from 10 to 20, my doctor also suggested I switch it to the morning. She had me take 10 mg at night, then the other 10 in the morning - then from that point on I continued to take it in the morning.
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