Trazadone

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I have been taking trazadone for 2 weeks for sleeping 25mg-50mg a day. I last had 25mg at 23.30 last night and would like to drink this evening frlm 7pm. Obviously I wont take my trazadone tonight but will I be okay to drink? Will it be out of my system? Thanks. ## It is best not to mix it will alcohol, even by skipping the next dose. It can aggravate the side effects, making you experience more nausea, dizziness and drowsiness than usual. However, if your doctor approves of your imbibing, please make sure that you will not be driving or operating heavy machinery. The FDA lists the other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including dry mouth, headache and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My duaghter is using Bioteck Trazadone 100mg at night and Leximil 20mg with Epitec 200mg in the morning for about 6 months.She is having some or other silint seizure, falls asleep at any time, anywhere and when she wake she can not move. could this be because of the meds? ## It is difficult to say, has the doctor diagnosed this as being due to silent seizures? The Epitec can cause ataxia, according to the U.S. FDA reports, which is a loss of control of body movements, as well as somnolence, which may explain why she's falling asleep. It could be that she needs to speak to her doctor about adjusting her dosage, or maybe trying a different medication entirely.

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My doctor put me on this, does anyone know anything about this drug ? ## Trazadone is an old antidepressent, I believe it is in the trycilic family. Do you have insomnia? Are you depressed, I am asking because susally it is now given to people for sleep because it is not addictive. I don't even know if it is used for depression anymore. Your best bet would be to call your doctor back and ask him/her to explain why you were prescribed trazadone,,Hope this helps Pat ## Trazodone is a generic for Desyrel, it is not a tricyclic antidepressant, however it is an antidepressant, which is also used to treat insomnia. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache.

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my daughter has been taking melatonin along with 150mg.,of trazadone for 2.5 years she has autism and has had violent episodes and complains of aches and pains etc...are these 2 drugs combined becoming dangerous now with the new mood swings,and how to ween from 50mg of melatonin and 150mg.of trazadone ## I was told my U of M pych that long term use of Melatonin can cause moodiness. I have a son with autism and he is in Riperdal. Initially cured sleep problems but seems to not be working as effectively. U of M doctor said trezadone is safer than Clonidine but have not tried it yet. I was told to discontinue the Melatonin - not advisable for long term use. ## It would be best not to change her medication routine, without consulting her physician, since only they can get to the root of wha...

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I've been on celexa for about two weeks and now my Dr wants me to start on trazadone. Are these two a safe combination? ## Hello, Jeff! How are you? Both of these medications create the risk of increasing serotonin levels, which does create the risk of your developing serotonin syndrome, which can be fatal. Thus, you should precisely follow your doctor's prescribing instructions and make sure to attend all appointments they request. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My name is Sue, & I myself have taken Trazadone. It belongs to the Benzodiazapan family. It didn't make me lose weight, quite the opposite. In 11 months I have gained a total of 85 lbs. I went to the doctor & he told me to quit eating & exercise. So I felt that I could trust what he said because hes a DR. Finally I went to a different Dr. & he prescribed me Effexor XR and ever since, (27 days ago) I have lost 14 lbs. I'm no Dr. but it worked for me so ask your Dr. about it. ## sue, thanks for the posting i was wondering if it could be keeping me from losing weight. actually they have me on it to help me sleep at night. they had be on doxipin before didnt loose weight for a whole year and craved sweets and this was shortly after my gastric bypass then i read the s...

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whitebar pill with three triangle with in with 50 on each triangle on one side the other side has a line down the middle on one side of the line it says pliva on the other side of the line it says441 ## Yes, this contains 150mgs of Trazodone, a generic for the antidepressant Desyrel. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. You can read more here: S there anything else I can help you with?

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can trazadone and tramadol de used togeather, if so what would the side effects be? ## Hi, Sandy! How are you? And no, they shouldn't be taken together. Both of these medications can increase the levels of Serotonin in the brain, which means that taking them together could result in Serotonin Syndrome, which can be fatal in some cases. Have they both been prescribed for you?

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Is it safe to take Bencoprim with 50mg of Trazadone? I have been doing so for a month or so. Someone mentioned to me that it was very dangerous, and lucky I have had not real issues? ## Hi Kay, My findings state that there are "potentially" unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Using trazodone together with (bencoprim) cyclobenzaprine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor abo...

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Is anyone else worried about the possible side effects of tardives dyskinesia or akathesia or dystonia? Does anyone know how rare it is to get these on a lower dose of 50 mg. for sleep? Please share if you have encouraging info on this. I have anxiety & I worry every time I have any facial twitches or unusal sensations, likely caused by my anxiety. Otherwise, it does help for sleep. :~) I've taken it for 3 years for insomnia. ## They are very rare side effects, anyway, which means they would be even less likely to occur at the lower doses. I'm not going to try to tell you there isn't any risk, but if you've already been taking it for years, that means your risk of developing them is even lower. Learn more Trazodone details here. Have you discussed your concerns with ...

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When u take 100 mg tablet of trazadone before bed does it take effect within 20 min or so? ## Hello, Bird! How are you? Yes, it should take effect in about 15 to 20 minutes, though it does take about a month to reach its full level of efficacy in the body. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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gone off serequel and they put me on trazadone. (50mg). I does nothing and yet they say 2 will give hallucinations. what can I do. I cannot sleep w/ 1 of the trazadone. ## That's odd, it can be given in doses much higher than that, it's approved to be used for some conditions in up to 400mgs a day. The FDA classifies Trazodone as a tetracyclic antidepressant that is also commonly used to treat insomnia. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, mood swings and dry mouth. However, they may be being cautious, since you've just recently gone off the Seroquel, you may need to give it more time, before the dosage can be raised. Your problems sleeping could also be aggravated by coming off of it. Are you on any other medications?

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IF YOU GET COTTON-MOUTH FROM TAKING TRAZADONE, WHAT DO YOU TAKE FOR THIS ??? ## The best option for cotton mouth is having lots of water readily available. Coconut water specifically is very hydrating and may stop the cotton mouth from returning at a quicker rate. Another option I may try is chewing gum, to help build up more saliva. Hope this info helps! Please post back if you have any other questions or comments regarding this.

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Hi all - new to this forum. I started taking Trazodone and Ativan after back injury and subsequent depression and insomnia. Now months later, I am weaning off the Ativan (down from 2.5 to .5 and running!). Doing it slowly and it's going well. But I am experiencing side effects from the Traz (blurred vision, headaches, etc.) and beginning to bring my dose down as well (was at 100 mg, now down by 12.5!). Any advice/concerns about doing both at same time? ## Hello, Luria! How are you doing? How slowly are you doing it? If you're tapering both, at the same time, then it's hard to say which may be causing these symptoms, it might even be due to both of them, since both are psychoactive and have been known to cause such symptoms upon withdrawal. You need to be extremely careful wi...

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Does anyone know anything I can take OTC that works in the way trazadone 50 mg does? Ambien never helped and all the other Rx for sleep....I do also know this is an antidepressant. I just kicked methadone after some years so my Rx ran out early. Haven't been sleeping at all...thanks ?? ## Unfortunately, no there isn't an OTC medication that will work like it does, that's why they are OTC and these others require prescriptions. The FDA warns that most of these carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, mood changes, and sedation. There are some medications available OTC to help with insomnia, have you tried any of them? Are you on any other medications? ## Verwon- Thanks for your reply melatonin does not work for m...

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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! ## 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 c...

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I am taking 4 mg of dilaudid and 100 mg of trazadone and I can't sleep. I can't keep my eyes open but just toss and turn ## I had been taking Trazadone for years and I really felt it helped me get to sleep but did not work as well keeping me asleep. ## Michelle, are you sure that you aren't sleeping, or is it possible that you are and are just having very vivid dreams that you aren't? That, coupled with extreme restlessness would make you exhausted and could make you think you aren't sleeping at all. Learn more Trazodone details here. Learn more Dilaudid details here. Otherwise, if you really aren't sleeping, then you should speak to your doctor about the problem. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Hi there, i have been taking fluoxetine 60mg and 15mg of mirtazapine for quite some time now, unfortunately I'm not sleeping well at all, so I've been to see my doctor and she has told me to stop the mirtazapine straight away and reduce my fluoxetine and gradually introduce the trazadone from 50mg moving up to 100mg possibly 150mg if I feel I need it. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any advice if they have had anything similar with there medication, it's just that I'm so used to taking my fluoxetine, thanks kaz ## My main concern is how drowsy I get when I wake the next morning ## can lyrica mirtazapine and prosac be taken together. im not really sure about this and i am worried. my psychiatris put me on all 3.again ## Trazodone is often used, when someone b...

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Is it possible to Overdose on trazadone?? I was told in the ER that I cannot overdose on trazadone...is that true?? ## Hello, Dewie! How are you? It is possible, but not easy to do. You'd have to take a lot of it in order to experience a dangerous or fatal overdose. However, there is always a chance of overdosing on something, if you take too much of it. But, most dangerous or fatal overdoses occur due to mixing medications, it is very rare for them to happen from taking just one drug. When someone mixes them, their body may go into shock, because it doesn't known which chemical instruction to respond to, so it just starts to shut down, to try to protect itself from damage. This is why people that don't get prompt medical attention might die from mixing too many medications....

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Can Trazadone be used to treat a chronic cough like amitriptyline? ## Based on my research Trazodone is indicated for: Clinical depression with or without anxiety. Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, to aid in sleeping. Control of nightmares or other sleep disturbances. Amitriptyline can also be used as a sleeping aid in small doses. I did not know either of them had an off label use for chronic cough? correct me if I'm wrong, but I personally haven't seen anything stating otherwise. That said, I don't think it is specifically indicated to help with coughing; but if you personally find that it has been working for you then I'd advise you to contact your doctor who prescribed it, to give you the OK to continue using it for that. To view detailed information about Trazodone, please cl...

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