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Is it normal for lexapro 10mg to cause extreme exhaustion in the first 1.5 weeks? i am having to nap mid day but also taking a klonopin. i need the anxiety medication but cannot handle the fatigue coming with one of the two medications?

Q: is it normal for lexapro 10mg to cause extreme exhaustion in the first 1.5 weeks? i am having to nap mid day but also taking a klonopin. i need the anxiety medication but cannot handle the fatigue coming with one of the two medications?

: The fatigue is most likely due to Klonopine but the combination may be adding to the problem. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

The fatigue is most likely due to Klonopine but the combination may be adding to the problem. Good Luck

Answered 2/17/2022

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A member asked:

Is it normal for lexapro 10mg to cause extreme exhaustion in the first 1.5 weeks? i am having to nap mid day but also taking a klonopin. i need the anxiety medication but cannot handle the fatigue coming with one of the two medications?

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