Hi everyone. My post is about lexapro and REM sleep. Apparently SSRIs can inhibit REM sleep which is the stage of sleep where people dream. I’ve been on lexapro for almost 6 years and would like to come off of it in the near future but until then: I’m confused as to when to take it. I’ve always taken it in the morning but recently I’ve been taking it a night. Lately I’ve been sleeping better but I can’t really tell if it’s lexapro or something else since I also recently switched another medication that was causing my cortisol to elevate so there are a few variables here. Anyway— my question is — is it better to take at night (11 pm usually) and have it peak around 4 am or take it in the morning and have it peak around 3-4 pm. I want to avoid it effecting my sleep as much as possible. Thanks!