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Just got lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety, half a 10mg once a day w/ food, is there a certain time of day i should take it?
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Depends: You want to take the medicine at the same time every day. Some people will notice that the medicine makes them sleepy. If this is the case with you then take it at night. If you notice that it makes you more alert then take in the morning. Hope this helps
Answered 9/29/2016
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