Posted by Okpolosi on May 10, 2003, at 12:02:07
In reply to How does Lexapro affect sleep, posted by shoff on May 10, 2003, at 2:08:17
> I started Lexapro a few days ago (no real effect yet) and my sleep patterns seems to be terrible since. Is this a common side effect?
From monitoring this board and my own experience I would have to say YES.
I have been an insomniac most of my life ( back injury - car accident, plus STRESS!!! ). When I started Lex my insomnia got worse.
Have been on Lex almost 4 mos. and now I have to say that I have never slept so well!! I take it around 2-3PM, fall asleep around 11PM, and sleep soundly through the nite. Occasionally I am aware that I wake up in the early morning hours, but go right back to sleep.
For me the insomnia side effect went away after about 3 weeks, and now I have no problems in that area, in fact I have to say Lex has improved my "nite life"!
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