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Its been 7 months that im taking cipralex , and i sleep a lot and find it really hard to wake up every morning, is it cipralex or what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cipralex: It could be be dose related to your medicatio. Checkmwith your doctor to make sure you are on the proper dosage. Then again, your sleeping may be a symptom of your depression.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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A member asked:

Its been 7 months that im taking cipralex , and i sleep a lot and find it really hard to wake up every morning, is it cipralex or what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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