Trazodone For Insomnia (Page 3)

I have read the leaflet that came w/ my meds. Its listed as an antidepressant but was prescribed to me for insomnia. Two questions now.

1. Do I have to take it every night?
2. How worried should I be about the side effects?

Frankly, I've put off taking it because I've never been diagnosed w/ depression, just insomnia & migraine. Any concise info you can provide would be great! Just speak to me like a person, not a doctor. Thanks!

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Re: Jean (# 23)

You can’t take Tramadol and Trazodone! Tramadol is an opiate! Too much sedation!!

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Re: Brandi (# 22)

Adderall is a ‘stimulant’ sooo? Trazodone is only supposed to affect men. Supposed to produce a long lasting erection! So...your clitoris??!!

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blondieslp (# 13) --

Take a small snack just before you take your dose of Trazodone, like one toast. It makes a world of difference! You’ll fall asleep faster and stay asleep!

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Re: Diane (# 8)

My PCP prescribed Arm & Hammer “Simply Saline” OTC when I told her I was having stuffiness at night while on Trazodone. It works great!

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Re: scott (# 1)

My PCP prescribed Arm & Hammer “Simply Saline” nose spray for me. It is OTC. It solved the problem instantly for me! Just one spray b/4 bed. And you can use it as many times as you want.

PCP = PrimaryCarePhysician.

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Re: SweetNicole (# 15)

Try a saline nose spray like Arm&Hammer “Simply Saline” - My PCP recommended it for me. It is OTC. It works great for me! And I can use it anytime - no build up! She knows something about Trazodone!

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Re: Jamie (# 7)

If you take a small snack, like a piece of toast just b/4 you take your dose of Trazodone, it works much better! You’ll fall asleep faster and sleep longer!

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Re: TransplantedYankee (# 35)

Yes they have tried multiple meds the last year including Valuim , Trazadone, etc and so far none have worked for e personally- even the newest med for insomnia Rozerem. I had a child late in life at 36 and have insomnia since so for 13 years. Xanax only med that worked on my slight anxiety and insomnia both-sad to not receive it as been a nightmare for me personally. I do not take others meds. I have thought about ordering from Canada but one never knows what they are receiving....Trazadone when even eaten w food, just made me so tired, but my mind would not rest type of situation and seemed to make my insomnia worse. I was never able to take over 3 consecutive days as too tired. Headaches the next morning too. Thank you.

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Re: RB (# 4)

I have been on Trazodone 100mg b/4 bed. It does cause some drowsiness, but with me, it went away eventually. I can function all day long w/o any drowsiness. I sleep great too! I am taking it for Insomnia that I acquired after 2 hospital stays this year!!

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Re: Rob (# 5)

Yes, you have to be careful with Trazodone. You can’t take with: pain meds like Opioids or Norco and Percocet, Antianxiety/Depression meds like Paxil and the like, bcuz these meds ALSO cause drowsiness! Combined with Trazodone it could be dangerous-monitor closely!! CHECK ALL YOUR MEDS!

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Re: robert (# 3)

The dose for Insomnia is 50 to 100mg. If one doesn’t work try taking 2 - 50mg tablets. It is recommended that you take Trazodone with or right after a meal. Eat a snack b/4 bed, then take Trazodone, if your doc told you to take it b/4 bed. Taking Trazodone with food or right after lessens dizziness and drowsiness!

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I took a 100mg Trazodone last night, and 20 mins later I felt drunk, (I quit drinking 4 months ago) and my heart rate went to 124 bpm. My nose stopped up to where I couldn’t breath thru either nostril, and I was scared s***less. Thought I was having a stroke. Finally did some breathing exercises and my heart slowed down, but restless leg kicked in. Dr prescribed it to me for sleep, but I’m not taking anymore.

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Re: scott (# 1)

First off, Trazodone is an antidepressant. They may have given it to you for coke withdrawals, but that’s not what it is.

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Does anyone know why it causes the stuffy nose? And does Amitryptaline do the same thing? I recently started Amitryptaline and after a couple weeks I have a blocked ear and sinus problems on one side. I can’t tell if it’s from the Amitryptaline or if I am just getting sick. I stopped taking it because it made me feel unwell in other ways, but it helped me sleep so if the Amitryptaline isn’t causing the same congestion problems I may try it again.

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Currently taking trazodone 159mg for sleep and oxycodone/acetaminophen 10-325mg. I'm worried about not waking up because of my copd, should i be?

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Re: scott (# 1)

It’s an SSRI. And yeah I had that same problem I ended up with a horrible sinus infection.
Plus this pill made me REALLY irritable the whole next day. It’s listed as a side effect but my doctor acted like she never heard of it. I have plenty of Serotonin so that’s probably why I had such a bad reaction to it.

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Re: Ellie Zarrabian, Ph.D. (# 2)

Sounds like you tried not to be a doctor. Philosophy. Prayer and controlled breathing after being verbally assaulted by someone helps me through the effects. I must take a clonazepam, too. I hold things in, and it felt like a pain in my chest last time. Still not over it. Guess I mourn it.
Had my back snap many years ago. Nerve damage in greater toe area. Been on pain meds since, though light ones called Tramadol. I still hurt and have an appointment to see a pain management professional. Lost my parents and two dogs about the same time. We were taking care of them and became very, very close. My Stepdad was my best friend. I didn't want to see people. I withdrew. My doctor has me where I want to be. Was taking 300 mg Trazadone by Qualitest a long time. No longer available, they gave me Teva and it was like taking water or nothing. Tried Trazadone by Apotex and it helped. However, I would awaken in less than two hours and stay up all night. No rest ran down my immune system. I got sick. My doctor did the best he could with the flu-like symptoms, but he aced the Trazadone problem.
He put me on another mild blood pressure med, olmesartan medoxomil, because I was racing. Put me on Prozac in the mornings. I take Fluticasone Propionate AM and before bed to help clear my draining(for years). Meloxicam helps with my leg cramps and pain. he took away the sleeping pill Zolpidem, and changed it to Extended Release Zolpidem TART ER. He changed my Trazadone to 200 mg at night. Make no mistake: Trazadone is made differently with different amounts of key ingredients from Qualitest, Apotex, and Teva. They are all different and accomplish different degrees of their intentions. Someone is not doing their jobs. My clonazepam is made by Accord and helps. All in all, my doctor helped me get over the weakness, the confusion, the short term memory loss, and everything else caused by the absence of Qualitest Trazadone. Senior citizen here. Watch your loved ones' meds and reactions when changed. It was not a good time for me. My chest is still sore, though.
Maybe my heart was beating too fast trying to control myself. See how lucky they are? Hope this helps.

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trazadone [...]

< 1. Do I have to take it every night?

no.

< 2. How worried should I be about the side effects?

minimal. mirtazapine is a better drug (IMHO) but it can cause weight gain. traditional thought is; if it's working leave it alone.

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I’m sticking with Dreamwater which is a liquid form of GABA, tryptophan, and melatonin. I do this along with practicing some good sleep, habits like getting comfortable, and in bed an hour before I need to be asleep.

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1) What is desyrel?

it is common practice to prescribe generic trazadone for sleep in psychiatric hospitals because it is the cheapest hypnotic on earth.

The original drug DESYREL® was a square pill with a score - at that time (~30 years ago) the drug was considerably better. it actually worked!

2) How often to take?

most people will only take trazadone for the first few nights in a hospital. they will start to complain about the side effects, mainly drowsiness and "feeling out of it". Most people will not take trazadone again. The most frequent complaint is "why am I taking this crap?" I usually tell them that they were very tired and needed sleep.

3) What is the difference

nightmares. they will most likely prescribe something like minipress. for bad dreams.

do yourself a favor and try mirtazapine. this drug actually works consistantly.

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