lexapro increases the levels of serotonin and helps regulate mood. anti depressants in general may result in weight loss. the mayo clinic specially shows lexapro as an anti depressant that is less likely than others to cause weight gain. to avoid sleep disturbances i advise not taking lexapro during the evening or night hours. lexapro and synthroid may be taken together during the morning hours without causing any negative interaction. it is interesting from articles that i've read that some doctors prefer the taking of synthroid at bedtime feeling that therapeutic effects are better achieved with the medication in your system as you sleep. it is best to talk with the prescribing physician for the best time of day in taking lexapro and synthroid to receive the optimal therapeutic benefits while avoiding side-effects.
what time of day is best to take an anti-depressent? can it be taken with my rx for hypothyroid? . i have been taking 25 mcg of synthroid for over a year. i started taking 10 mg of lexapro in january and can't decide if i should take my synthroid in the morning and lexapro at night or if they should be taken at the same time? i have gained about 10 pounds since starting lexapro and am finding it difficult to lose as i have no energy and feel tired all the time.