My Dr and my psychiatrist just prescribed me lexapro as the sessions alone weren't helping. Exactly 2hrs after taking my 10mg dose I suddenly felt a blurry dizzy rush come on and now I'd give any thing to be able to sleep. I go to work in just a few hrs and am not looking forward to being the same tired 'out of place' mess that I have been only now with a minor case of merry go round spins. I do, however, feel much better than I have felt for the last 5 years. Anyone any advice?
First night on lexapro 10mg. Is it supposed to hit me like a ton of bricks already?
Question posted by RJEE on 16 Sep 2014
Last updated on 16 September 2014 by kaismama
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kaismama
16 Sep 2014
Most people take this type of drug in the morning.
balbanese
16 Sep 2014
Yes, it does hit some this way. You need to give it at least 7-10 days for your system to adjust to it. However, if you feel like this with no change or worse after 3-days, report it to your Dr, an adjustment may be needed.
RJEE
16 Sep 2014
Okay, I was just not expecting anything on the first night (other than an extremely dry mouth, which happened as well). Thank you for your response. I woke up this morning after 2 hrs of sleep and did not know what to do other than get dressed and go to work. Which I have not done this early in a long time. Kinda nice for a change.
kaw06
16 Sep 2014
If you don't already, take your meds first thing in the morning. This may help with insomnia.
RJEE
16 Sep 2014
Okay thank you.
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