? for those who take anxiety meds

[jmc325]

I recently started taking Lexapro for anxiety. My doctor started me off taking half of his prescribed dosage every morning just to get me adjusted. I was fine, no significant side effects. Now that I'm taking the full dosage, I am so drowsy in the morning. Will this side effect subside over time? Should I start taking it at night, even though my doctor said to take it in the morning? I can still function throughout the day (it's not like I can't keep my eyes open), but as someone who already lacks in energy, this feeling is definitely making my days tougher. 

[bbdoll]

I take Paxil and my doctor recommended it before bed. I always take mine in the evening. I had just increased my dosage and was barely able to function because I was so tired. He reduced it back down and my energy has returned.

[sunnysally]

I take Zoloft and take it at night even though it says to take it in the morning. My drowsiness disappeared and I don't feel like the efficacy of the medication changed.

[bl]

I take Celexa at night because it makes me too drowsy and I had to stay on the lower dose instead of going up because even after 5 weeks at the higher dose I was too drowsy.

[londoncalling]

I take lexapro and my doctor suggested taking it at bedtime to limit the drowsiness. I haven't noticed any side effect since I'm already tired and on my way to sleep when I take it.

[lg28]

Can you ask the pharmacist? I find them tremendously helpful with this type of question. Your doc likely doesnt know as much about the drug as the pharmacist.

[Deleted]

I took Zoloft at night. I had very vivid dreams, but they were not of the disturbing variety, they were actually pretty neat.

[thelurkylulu]

I would call the doctor and ask if you could stay at the half dose.if you were doing fine at that level, you may not need to increase.

[birdmom]

Apr 3, 2017 12:24:44 GMT -5 @lucilleaustero said:

I took Zoloft at night. I had very vivid dreams, but they were not of the disturbing variety, they were actually pretty neat.

I take Zoloft at night, as well, and my dreams are incredibly vivid.  I was wondering what was causing that, as I never really remembered my dreams before!

[jmc325]

Thanks everyone for the tips. I have a follow-up appointment with my doctor next week, but I think I'll talk to the pharmacist today and see what they say about switching to taking it at night.

[cookie510]

I take celexa in the morning otherwise, even though it makes me a little drowsy, if I take it at night my restless legs are so much worse. I've only been on it for 7 weeks though, but the drowsiness has definitely subsided.

That being said, I don't think it matters when you take it, but talk to your doctor.

[Deleted]

I take Zoloft. My doctor said I could take it either AM or PM. I have to take it at bedtime because it makes me drowsy.

[scorpio72]

I take it at night for that exact reason.  My Dr is fine with taking it at night.  

[ladyk]

I was on Zoloft and would take it in the morning. No drowsiness but I did gain, oh about 40 pounds, in about 3.5 months. I'm not taking it anymore.

[housewife]

My Dr always told me to take it at whatever time worked for me. Celexa gives me a burst of energy and some messed up dreams, so I take it in the morning.

[curtains]

I take lexapro at night, otherwise I am a zombie all day

Tbh the first month of lexapro I was drowsy even when I took it at night. It definitely took some time to adjust