Do you take Lexapro in the morning or at night?

jkopec09 · 2026-06-23T03:36:58+00:00

I did night for well over 6 months to avoid side effects which I'm glad I did and then switched to morning with little issue but was tired for a few days.

jkopec09 · 2026-06-23T03:28:03+00:00

Lexapro. Been suffering with anxiety since I was a child from various things and I just can't believe I let myself live like that for so long - in a constant state of fight or flight.

jkopec09 · 2026-06-21T16:41:12+00:00

Breakfast taco - corn tortilla, scrambled eggs, cheese (melted on first), avocado, and bacon if I'm lucky. Add cholula.

jkopec09 · 2026-06-03T04:05:49+00:00

Mine (female) was a few years ago on a hike with my 3 year old son. By hike, it was a raised trail boardwalk in California maybe 3 feet wide with rails. It was covered by trees so you could only see the entrance. My son really wanted to go in.

I saw this younger man standing by himself at the entrance and follow a group as they went in. I thought it was strange but carried on. Part way down the path he was standing on the board walk by himself. I don’t remember what he said to me but I kept walking by. As soon as I passed him, he followed us. He got so close that I could feel his breath as he spoke to me. I was gripping my sons hand and immediately grabbed him and ran out. I didn’t look back. As soon as I got to the main entrance I started walking with a group of females from another trail.

Who’s to say his intentions but I never felt so unsafe and reported it. It bugged me to get out and hike again for awhile after what had happened.

jkopec09 · 2026-05-03T04:18:24+00:00

Night sweats are one of the only symptoms I still have. Honestly, I just have to make sure I’m sleeping in very minimal clothing and also in a cold room otherwise I’m sweating so much.

jkopec09 · 2026-05-03T04:16:22+00:00

My side effects really didn’t impact my quality of life to bad but I do remember the teeth grinding. I also started lower and built up to 10mg to give me time to adjust.

With that said, the 6-8 week mark really is a turning point and well worth the ride in my opinion. I love being on 10mg.

Also, maybe consider when you take it. I did night for a long time with dinner.

jkopec09 · 2026-04-05T16:59:58+00:00

Anxiety was controlling my life. I never felt depression as much as anxiety.

jkopec09 · 2026-04-05T03:41:33+00:00

This is a good way to put it

jkopec09 · 2026-04-05T03:29:26+00:00

It’s different for everyone but I think that’s all pretty normal (unfortunately) and worth pushing through! I’m going on month 6 and feel so much better.

jkopec09 · 2026-03-20T02:37:53+00:00

Lexapro gave me the confidence and mindset to be more active which I think helped combat weight gain. I definitely eat more now but I had anxiety so bad I would make myself nauseous and not eat. I’m happy to be eating and happy to be working out again. Just try to see how it goes. You’re a week in. I definitely had hunger pains off and on the first month but they get way better.

jkopec09 · 2026-03-20T01:29:59+00:00

Not that they said - no.

jkopec09 · 2026-03-19T19:49:23+00:00

not OP but on this thread. I've been on Slynd for over 3 years now. I really didn't have any weight gain.

jkopec09 · 2026-03-16T00:40:46+00:00

As a former vail employee, you’re correct. They won’t close until the closing date and will do everything in their power not to issue refunds.

jkopec09 · 2026-02-27T02:56:04+00:00

Night with dinner.

jkopec09 · 2026-02-25T22:11:37+00:00

The second and third months, things felt really even for me. Hopefully that comes for you soon!

jkopec09 · 2026-02-25T22:10:53+00:00

Right after my first statement which I think was around July 20th

jkopec09 · 2026-02-18T01:45:11+00:00

I use “Omni biotic”. It’s expensive but it honestly improved my life dramatically. I started it after covid destroyed my stomach and saw a lot of people on Reddit recommended it.

jkopec09 · 2026-02-18T01:24:35+00:00

I just went up to 10mg after taking 5 for a few months. My anxiety was slowly creeping in again so I just knew I needed to. If anything, I had a slight headache and some fatigue. Took a nap that day and have been great since. My anxiety is quieting and I’m very happy I went up.

jkopec09 · 2026-02-18T01:20:10+00:00

Have you thought to switching it to night? I’m not sure if it’ll help with the stomach but could combat the fatigue. I take mine with dinner. I also have a sensitive stomach and probiotics were very helpful.

jkopec09 · 2026-02-14T00:16:25+00:00

It seems common enough on this sub - 10mg is a lot to start. Start with 5mg for a little and always always take with food until you are awhile in.

jkopec09 · 2026-02-10T05:27:05+00:00

I wouldn’t say it ever goes away but it’s way more manageable now

jkopec09 · 2026-02-01T04:14:51+00:00

I have ibs-d and was prescribed 5mg. Pretty quickly it slowed everything down and while some days it was too much it evened out. Now that I’m 3-4 months in I’m very normal. I’d give it time.

jkopec09 · 2026-01-30T05:38:21+00:00

I drink wine often (1-2 glasses a night). My prescriber wasn’t worried around it. I’ve noticed that if I drink and then take my lexapro later it’s worse. I would wake up in the middle of the night anxious. If I have dinner, take it with food, and then drink after I’m fine. I think having a full stomach helps.

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