Trazadone Suddenly Not Working

My doctor prescribed 50 mg of Trazadone to help me sleep. I have horrible insomnia, had it for years. I started taking it like a month ago. At first it worked wonderfully, was able to fall asleep and while I still woke many times was able to get right back to sleep. Felt like a new person! Now suddenly it's stopped working! I'm wide awake every night till about 4 am, then up at 6 for the day. This sucks! I should add I also take Paxil during the day for anxiety. What should I do? Is this normal? I was all set to take this pill forever, didn't think it would quit working so quickly. Thanks for any input/advice!

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Hello, Beth! How are you? Has anything else change regarding your sleep habits? Anything in your diet?

It could be that it you just need a higher dosage. Have you consulted your doctor?

The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth.

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I took paxil for a very short period really messed me up. For anxiety I would suggest buspar. Effexor an antidepressant made me drowsy all the time so it might just act to balance you out since you are higher strung and help with the sleep. Xanax is addictive but has helped many insomniacs I know at least get to sleep as well as myself. . Very peaceful drug.

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