I find that I am extremely tired but when I do finally get to sleep I wake up constantly? When I took 5mg I felt pretty good but with 10mg I do feel amazing except for the above issues. I want to continue this medication but the sleeping issues are making me feel like crap. Has anyone ever taken 5mg in the morning and 5mg in the afternoon? Or split a higher dose. I think this medication is great but I think I need to play with it :)
Escitalopram - Has Anyone every split there medications?
Question posted by nicolehughes1985 on 30 May 2018
Last updated on 30 May 2018
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masso
30 May 2018
I also take this med, do´nt play with it, call your Dr. and ask him/her, never self medicate.
WildcatVet
30 May 2018
I agree with my friend, masso. NEVER self-medicate. Lexapro should only be taken once a day because of it's extremely long half-life. You could do more harm than good by splitting your dose.
How long have you been taking Lexapro? About 14% of users experience insomnia in the first few weeks so this is a side effect that may resolve on it's own.
To be sure, call your doctor for professional advice.
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