lexapro and trazodone

[mmkmommy]

I have now been using lexapro for 13 days now. Still feeling side effects. But I am wondering if this is due to the trazodone I am taking at night for sleep since I have had terrible insomnia since starting lexapro. I only take 1/2 the trazadone, but I find I can't sleep without it because of anxiety.
Did anyone else here have lexapro side effects after 13 days? I am just really wondering if this is the medication for me. It does help, I can tell that, my daytime anxiety is pretty good so far, and I am able to do more things. BUT...I feel I would be able to do more things if I didn't feel like lead or that the world was spinning all the time. I am only taking 5 mg of lexapro too...my pysch do said I need to wait to increase until some of the side effects go away?

[loudmama]

Sometimes side effects go away over time. That said, be warned that trazadone can cause memory loss. It's no fun!

L

[UUMom]

I once took trazadone, and it was *waaaay* too much for me. It was like trying to wake up with bricks on my chest. I wanted to get out of bed, but I just *couldn't*. I could hear the kids, but it was like a million layers of gauze-y bricks were on top of me. I ended up giving the bottle to my Dr at the next follow up. That stuff is potent.

I would try thre lexapro alone for awhile. Trazadone can be taken as needed. See if you need it.

[Dandelion Grrl]

I took Lexapro 2-3 months after my DD was born. I didnt have any side effects.
I would ask your doc. Good luck!