Is it better to take antidepressants in the morning or evening?

Question

ive just started on antidepressants and was wondering if it makes any dfference what time of the day i take them. does taking them in the morning prove more effective or does it not matter? and should they be taken at the same time each day?

Answer 1

It doesn't matter  unless they are causing you to be tired or energetic.  I've been on some that make me tired so I take them at night.  And yes, they should be taken at the same time each day.

Answer 2

When I was on antidepressants I HAD to take them in the morning because if I took them in the evening I couldn't sleep.  It was one of the ingredients in them.  So, if they don't affect you like that, then it doesn't matter when you take them, as long as you take them at the same time everyday.

Answer 3

depends on how they make you feel. i would say prolly morn. to make you feel better but if they make you sleepy then take them in the evening.

Answer 4

My GP has always said take them at the same time every day and it's better at night/evening time, I don't think it really matters but if you feel a little sedated at first night would be better.

Answer 5

A lot of when you take the meds depends on what kind they are.  But, they should be taken pretty close to the same time.



I take Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) in the morning, and Lexapro (10 mg) in the evening, for depression and anxiety.  I've been taking that for over a year and a half, and it's working very well for me.



The Wellbutrin SR seems to help me to be more active - and wanting to do things - while the Lexapro makes me more mellow, and helps me sleep better, too.



When I got the prescription, they told me if I was to take the Wellbutrin SR in the evening, I wouldn't get much sleep.



Best of Luck :-)

Paul.

Answer 6

it depends really on what kind of antidepressants you are taking.  Some will make you sleepy, it which case you should take them at bedtime, some will rev you up, so obviously you need to take them in the morning...but always always always take them at the same time everyday.

Answer 7

same time each day if they are to help u sleep or sedative ,night time if they are more energetic then morning or afternoon it doesnt matter