When Is The Best Time.. For Meds??

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Registered: 06-19-2004
When Is The Best Time.. For Meds??
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Mon, 02-26-2007 - 8:53pm

I was wondering when is the best time, to take Paxil 40MGS.... Since I recently been increased, I had been taking it about 12 Noon everyday. But I noticed that I kind of feel blah all day, but at night, I start feeling more alert and just in a better mood. So Today I skiped the Noon dose and Thought I'll take it at night and maybe be more alert durning the day...

Has any eles felt this way, over there medication..? If so is this a good ideal or what..

Thanks,
Evelyn
Green Eyed Kitten

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 02-26-2007 - 9:03pm
This is a very individual thing, Evelyn. Some meds must be taken early in the day(prozac) as it causes sleeplessness. Others, such as zoloft are taken @ night because they are known to cause sleepiness. Are you a bit worried that during the night that *alert* feeling might get you up or cause you trouble getting back to sleep? It's a little bit trial & error, but checking with the dr. or pharmacist is a good idea. They can tell you what most patients have experienced. I always took my paxil in the morning. HTH (((hugs))) jan

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Registered: 06-19-2004
Mon, 02-26-2007 - 9:14pm

I guess, I will try this and see if taking it at night helps me to rest better and feel better in the morning.. if not, I'll go back to taking it in the morning.. I just thought maybe I would get the "More Alert Feeling" in the morning like I do at night. Who Knows I maybe a more of a night person! --HAH!

Xo's
Evelyn
Green Eyed Kitten

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Mon, 02-26-2007 - 9:39pm
You have met me on the board in the *late* hours, Evelyn;) I pop out of bed without an alarm by 6:20AM. But, by 10 AM my butt is draggin.' That's when I hit
 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 03-02-2007 - 4:45pm

ITA with Jan, it's a very individual thing.

Sheri Ann