Does lexapro help sleep?

Question

I struggle with insomnia and my friend, who takes Lexapro for anxiety, said it helps him sleep better. Is Lexapro commonly prescribed or known to help with sleep issues?

Venkatesh Prasad · Accepted Answer

Managing a thyroid condition has taught me how interconnected sleep and hormones are. When I was on Lexapro, it helped my sleep indirectly by reducing my nighttime racing thoughts. You should get your thyroid levels checked too, and discuss any persistent sleep issues with your doctor.

Rajesh Sharma · Answer

Listen, Lexapro is not a sleeping pill that will knock you out in thirty minutes. It is an antidepressant that helps fix your sleep cycle over time by lowering your stress. Take it regularly as prescribed and don't expect magic on day one.

Gopal Yadav · Answer

Bhaiya, humare parivar mein ek ko jab bohot chinta rehti thi tab doctor ne ye dawa di thi. Isse dimaag thoda shant hota hai aur neend bhi achhi aane lagti hai. Aap bilkul chinta mat karo, sab theek ho jayega.

Kirti Sen · Answer

Dealing with hormonal issues like PCOS makes sleep very tricky for me. Lexapro helped calm my general anxiety, which eventually made falling asleep easier, but it did take about three weeks to work. Don't expect instant results, and be gentle with yourself.

Swati Goel · Answer

I panicked during my first week on Lexapro because it actually made my insomnia worse at first. But my doctor reassured me this was normal, and by the third week, I was sleeping like a baby. Just hang in there, it gets much better.

Does lexapro help sleep?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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