Best time of day to take Lexapro?

[smith124]

Hi there. I am just starting 5mg of Lexapro and wondering best time of day to take it? I have heard there are some bad anxiety side effects and insomnia depending on when you take it. I am starting it because of anxiety and don’t need anymore.

[kenster1]

hi most of the feedback suggests taking it in the morning does it not say on your script.

[smith124 in reply to kenster1]

It just says once daily. Spoke with pharmacist and they said either morning or night, up to me. I just want to take it at the best time of day to avoid whatever side effects it has.

[kenster1 in reply to smith124]

hopefully you`ll be ok once you start.

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I started with taking it around noon, then moved to the evening. I didn't have side effects, but I thought it was a good way to segue into bedtime.