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Can I Increase The Dose Of Lexapro To Get Sleep?

I having been taking lexapro for 4 years now for anxiety disorder, I take 10mg every morning after breakfast, but recently I feel more tense and cant sleep continuosly at night I get up every 2 hours, which keeps me tired, should I increase or decrease my dosage of lexapro?
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Thanks for writing to HCM

Possible side effecet of lexapro include
sleep problems (insomnia)
Discuss this with your doctor and get a rework on your prescription

Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
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Can I Increase The Dose Of Lexapro To Get Sleep?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Possible side effecet of lexapro include sleep problems (insomnia) Discuss this with your doctor and get a rework on your prescription Hope i have answered your query. Get well soon.