{"id":627497,"date":"2024-03-22T09:30:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=627497"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:53:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:53:52","slug":"does-lexapro-make-you-tired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-lexapro-make-you-tired\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Lexapro make you tired?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557734\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the brand name for escitalopram, is an antidepressant that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in adults, young adults, and pediatric patients. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that works by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin into the brain\u2014increasing the amount present. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in regulating your mood and emotions. It\u2019s part of the reason this medication helps alleviate mood disorders. However, like any medication, Lexapro has several <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014including somnolence or a state of increased drowsiness. Since depression can make you tired all on its own, it may be frustrating to learn that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antidepressant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment can make it even worse. The good news? It\u2019s usually temporary. Read on to learn more about how long this sleepy feeling when using SSRIs usually persists.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Lexapro with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. 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One study found that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%-38% of patients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experienced grogginess after taking Lexapro and other antidepressants, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nefazodone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nefazodone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/effexor-xr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effexor (venlafaxine)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cymbalta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cymbalta (duloxetine)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wellbutrin-xl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellbutrin (bupropion)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> did not cause as much sleepiness, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trazodone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desyrel (trazodone)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/remeron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remeron (mirtazapine)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> caused even greater drowsiness than SSRIs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, side effects, including tiredness and fatigue, are most severe in the first two weeks and then start to improve. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou just need to give your body enough time to adjust to the medicine,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/momentofclarity.com\/about\/our-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raafat W. Girgis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">riple board-certified psychiatrist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/momentofclarity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moment of Clarity Health Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in California. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone will feel sleepy after taking this medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from fatigue, other common side effects of Lexapro include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual side effects (e.g., decreased libido or erectile dysfunction)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain or weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosebleeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our mental health newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Mental Health Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro can also cause more serious side effects, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/serotonin-syndrome-symptoms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serotonin syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or suicidal thoughts\u2014both of which can be life-threatening. Combining Lexapro with other antidepressants can put patients at increased risk of serotonin syndrome, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/maois\"><b>Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nardil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nardil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/phenelzine-sulfate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phenelzine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/parnate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parnate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tranylcypromine-sulfate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tranylcypromine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/marplan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marplan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (isocarboxazid)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/ssris\"><b>selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prozac\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prozac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluoxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/celexa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celexa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/citalopram-hydrobromide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">citalopram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zoloft\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoloft<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sertraline-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sertraline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paxil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paxil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paroxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paroxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tricyclic-antidepressants\/\"><b>Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Asendin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxapine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amoxapine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Elavil (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amitriptyline-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amitriptyline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/snris\"><b>Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/effexor-xr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effexor XR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/venlafaxine-hcl-er\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">venlafaxine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cymbalta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cymbalta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/duloxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">duloxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf an individual experiences thoughts of suicide, they should seek out medical attention immediately from their medical provider or by going to the nearest emergency room,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/atriumhealth.org\/provider-profile\/rodney-villanueva-1083706030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodney Villanueva<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also dial 911 or 988, the 24-hour suicide and crisis lifeline for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with a healthcare provider about possible drug interactions if you are taking prescription or over-the-counter medications. Pay attention to signs of an allergic reaction, including shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, skin rash or itching, and facial swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-lexapro-make-you-tired\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does Lexapro make you tired?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lexapro affects the serotonin levels in your brain. Serotonin levels <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3026477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impact sleep patterns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may cause some people to sleep more and may cause some people to feel more alert. When serotonin levels are elevated, it can lead to difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restorative sleep, according to Dr. Girgis. This can cause daytime tiredness if you are awake during the night. Luckily, for most people, tiredness is temporary\u2014and there are strategies to minimize the negative impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"managing-lexapro-fatigue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing Lexapro fatigue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience fatigue within the first week or two of taking Lexapro, there are ways you can reduce the effects of it on your daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"change-your-medication-schedule\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your medication schedule<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should take Lexapro at the same time each day, but depending on how the medication affects you, you may want to adjust when you have your daily dose. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Lexapro is making you tired, ask your provider if you should try taking it before bedtime.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If it makes you feel more alert, taking it in the morning could be the best choice for you. Lexapro reaches peak blood concentrations around 5 hours after you take it and steadily declines after that. \u201cNo recent scientific research has assessed the right time to take Lexapro, but it is possible that reducing concentrations throughout the day could reduce insomnia,\u201d says Dr. Girgis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ask-about-changing-the-dosage-or-your-medication\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about changing the dosage or your medication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged fatigue when taking Lexapro could be a sign that your dose is too low (and not alleviating symptoms of depression) or too high (leading to side effects). If your tiredness lasts longer than two weeks, talk to your healthcare provider to see if a dosage change might help your sleepiness. Don\u2019t adjust the dosage on your own or stop taking the medication without medical advice. Discontinuing Lexapro suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If tiredness persists, your healthcare provider may want to prescribe a different type of antidepressant or a low dose of additional medication to help regulate energy during the day or sleep at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"practice-good-sleep-hygiene\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice good sleep hygiene<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/files\/docs\/public\/sleep\/healthy_sleep.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy sleep habits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you get more shuteye, whether your sleep issues are due to psychiatric medications like Lexapro or not. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you should follow these tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get outside during the day. Exposure to natural light can regulate sleep patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid drinking alcohol before bedtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a light snack in the evening, but avoid large meals and too many beverages at night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t nap after 3 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave time to unwind before going to sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove distractions from the bedrooms (i.e., cell phones, tablets, and electronic devices).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize your sleep environment to make it dark, cool, and comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re lying awake for more than 20 minutes, try getting up and doing a relaxing activity, like reading a book, until you feel ready to sleep again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-sleep-better\/\"><b>21 ways to sleep better tonight<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"engage-in-regular-physical-activity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in regular physical activity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being active during the day can help you feel tired and ready for bed at night. In fact, some forms of exercise have been proven to help you sleep better. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/8753-201512048753\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% of people who did yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said it helped them sleep better at night. Just be sure to consult with a healthcare professional who is familiar with your medical conditions and health history before starting a new fitness routine to make sure it is safe and healthy for you to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"practice-stress-reduction-techniques\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice stress-reduction techniques<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Girgis recommends practicing mindfulness and deep breathing exercises to help improve energy levels and combat fatigue when taking Lexapro. These same techniques can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6361823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help you fall asleep at night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or get back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety\/\"><b>10 breathing exercises for anxiety<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see-your-healthcare-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see your healthcare provider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience any side effects after starting an antidepressant like Lexapro. They might advise waiting a few weeks to see if your tiredness resolves. If you\u2019re still feeling fatigued, don\u2019t give up hope. There are many different medications, lifestyle changes, and therapies that can help treat depression. Keeping in close touch with your healthcare team can help you find the combination of treatments and the right dosage that minimizes your symptoms with the fewest side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lexapro, the brand name for escitalopram, is an antidepressant that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in adults, young adults, and pediatric patients. 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