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Lexapro 5mg lethargic, lost appetite
I've been on lexapro 5mg for just over a week and completely lost my appetite, feel lethargic and tired like I want to sleep 20 hours a day, and restless and can't sleep for a few hours after taking it at night. Is this normal?
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First step is stop lexapro all together. And consult your doctor for other similar medicines.
You should not take lexapro at night. Ideally lexapro causes insomnia and appetite loss could be because of medicine .
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This may be tge side effects of medicine.Consult immediately ur psychiatrist to change medicine or lower the dose.
Anxiety, depression and all mental disorder s are not treated only with medicine. Psychotherapy also plays a great role.
Consult immediately psychologist Online or offline amd take help from them.
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