What Causes Constant Tiredness After Having Lexapro?

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014

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Question : I've been on lexapro for 29 days and I have not noticed any poistive results only plenty of side effects. I'm so tired and that is the side effect I have been unable to deal with I have not been able to work with this side effect. If it could help my life to try it for 2 more weeks I will but at this point after 4 weeks I can not get off the couch.

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you should make the dose half

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
Lexapro is a time tested antidepressant drugs that is quite effective in many medical conditions.
If you have that much tiredness which interfere with day to day activities then you should halve the current dose and come to current dose after two to three weeks only.
You should also add multivitamins and antioxidants combination to further cut down the fatigue.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!

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