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I have been on Lexamil 20mg for about 2 months now (started at 5mg and increased slowly) and unless I take it with Aterax at night then I battle to fall asleep. I also find that I have vivid dreams that leave me exhausted in the morning. Lexamil has made me feel better except for this. Should these side effects stop if I take the Lexamil in the morning?

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Have you discussed it with your doctor?

Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram and some doctors do direct it to be taken at night, since it can cause drowsiness as a side effect, but some people do much better taking it in the morning.

When is the last time the dosage was increased? That may also have something to do with the side effects, as it can take several weeks for them to start to taper off and it's natural to experience more of them anytime the dosage is increased.


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I have changed to taking it in the morning. As long as I stay busy it has no side effect, but when I am idle then I tend to become drowsy. Sleep like log for 2 years now.

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I take it in the morning. Have no problem sleeping.

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I am also taking Lexamil 10mg at night but find I am not sleeping well. i feel exausted in the morning, I don't understand why this was prescribed since i wasn't depressed. I am under severe pressure in my business and have been getting panic attacts. should i carry on with the Lexamil?

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I take Lexamil 20mg in the morning, and i now sleep better.Other that that i have absolutely no side effects. In my humble opinion...the best there is.

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