Trazodone Does It Help Pain

What are the differences between Trazodone and Tramadol? Are they the same thing? Do they have similar uses? ## No, they are not the same. Trazodone is an antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety, and some severe forms of anxiety. (NDC code 0179-1118) The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes. [1] Ref: MedlinePlus However, Tramadol is an opioid that is used to relieve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and constipation. It also carries the risk of being habit forming. (NDC code 0093-0058) [2] Ref: MedlinePlus Hope this helps! ## Trazodone is an older anti-depressant. Considered an SARI. It is most widely prescribed nowadays as a non-benzo s...

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I took Trazodone 50 for only 4 days. Doc and pharmacist said not to take it with my Trepaline. Stopped Trepaine cold turkey after 10 years.Trazodine was for pain relief for FM. Without Trepaline my muscle spasms went into overdrive. Worse pain than before! My whole pain protocol was stuffed. I had severe occipital headaches, giddy and drowsy and a panicked feeling, muscle pains, stomach aches, nausea, dry mouth, blurrex vision and diarrhea. I threw Trazodone in bin. Will never take it again! ## Sherry, OMG, I can't believe your dr prescribed you Trazodone, something so contradictory to a medicine you've taken for how many years? Trepaine. I'm not familiar with Trepaine but I am with Trazodone. Then one or both told you to just stop with the Trepaine? That's crazy. I took...

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I have fibromyligia and chronic fatig and have had sleep problems for over 26 years . I started with many different drugs, i was up to 400mg of trazadone at night for sleep. i hate the side effects and have tried for years to get off it. I can't. I am right now down to 225mg at night, but my body shakes and i am very nerves and cry easy if i don't have it. I am also on celexa. I want to get off it completly but do not no how. ## A very slow taper is usually the best solution for stopping a medication, such as Trazodone. Have you consulted your doctor? They should be able to help you set up a proper, and safe, tapering schedule. The FDA lists the Trazodone withdrawal effects as possibly including rebound depression, rebound pain, rebound anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, and seizur...

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Is it safe to take 100 mg trazodone with 40 mg oxazepam for sleep? ## Has your doctor instructed you to do so? Taking them together can increase the risk of depression of the central nervous system, which may cause shallow breathing, lowered heart rate and lowered blood pressure. It doesn't mean they can't be used together, but it should only be done under a doctor's approval and supervision. Learn more: ## NO. I take the trazodone to help me sleep. I had a skin cancer removed today and the acetami/codine #3 is for pain

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I have been experiencing pain in my right foot. I did not injur my foot in any way at least i don't remember doing so. It hurts right below my big toe on the bottom of my foot. Had x-rays and it didn't show any injury. Trazodone is the only new medication i am taking. Is there any one who my be experiencing any feet pain, discoloration in their feet as per purple, blue color and getting spider veins? I also have pain in my heels on both feet. I am going for a MRI next week my doctor cannot find any pulse in my feet. Never had any feet problems until this medicine. Is this the culprit? ## Hello, Evie! How are you? Trazodone has been known to cause muscle and bone pain, as well as blood conduction abnormalities, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, head...

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What is in trazodone? Is it minerals, plant derivatives, or synthesized chemicals? If so, what minerals, derivatives, or chemicals go into it? ## Interesting that there were no answers. I also want to know. ## Here's what I found so far: "Trazodone hydrochloride was originally synthesized in 1966 by Palazzo and Silvestrini in the chemical laboratories of the firm Francesco Angelini. The molecule consists of a triazolopyridine ring and a phenyl piperazinylalkyi moiety.It is the first trazolopyridine derivative to be used clinically, and therefore, represents a new chemical class of antidepressant drugs. its development was a result of an organized approach rather than fortuitous discovery and was based on the hypothesis that the mechanisms responsible for physical and mental pain...

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I'm taking 50 mg trazodone for insomnia. Some nights I have a lot of hip pain. Could I also take an Excedrin pm? ## It is generally best not to combine the 2, unless your doctor instructs otherwise, since the Excedrin PM also contains a medication to help induce sleep, according to the FDA. Taking them together could cause you to experience too much sedation, which may result in respiratory distress, or respiratory failure. Are you on any other medications?

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I would like to know If It would be safe to take trazodone and percocet together? I hope I spelled the name of the first medication right. ## Trazodone, the active ingredient in Desyrel is an SSRI class antidepressant. Percocet contains Oxycodone and Acetaminophen. When taken together, the person should be closely monitored and the dosage should be carefully adjusted, because this combination has been known to cause Serotonin Syndrome. ## Can you take Percocet and trazodone together? Have a broken bone and can't sleep... in lots of pain! ## Hi Jiggy, your message was ages ago. I’m in the same boat today. Did you take the Percocet and trazodone together?

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I take norco and trazodone at bedtime for back pain & insomnia. Now my doctor prescribed gabapentin for the nerve pain in my feet. Can I take them all at the same? ## Generally, it is advised that Gabapentin and Norco not be taken together, according to the NIH, because Gabapentin can increase the toxicity of the Hydrocodone in Norco. Otherwise, for you safety, it is said that your doctor should reduce your dose of Hydrocodone by 20 to 30%. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Gabapentin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been on norco 10-325 2-3x/day for about 3 yrs and gabapentin 800 4x/day (gradual dose increase over past 2 yrs). Last year, my insomnia got way out of control an...

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I just wanted to know if Methodone and Trazodone are related, or are in the same family. ## No! Methadone is a narcotic/opiate, used to treat pain and drug addiction. Trazodone is an antidepressant. I believe your confusion was caused because the names are so similar at the end, but you were incorrectly spelling Methadone. Do you have any other questions?

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I am taking 10 mg of Percocet, 4 mg of Xanax and 50 mg of Trazodone and can’t sleep. Should I take 100 mg of Trazodone at night? Also, is Meloxicam used as a sleep aid? ## I am taking percoset, Xanax and trazadone thru the day. Is this ok ## Seems to be a potentially dangerous mixture but if your doctor is monitoring you then I guess it should be okay. I just wonder how you stay awake taking all of that!? ## Meloxicam is not used as a sleep aid, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, that is used to treat pain, fever, and swelling. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach irritation, and increased risk of bleeding. It would be best not to change your dosage, without your doctor's approval. Can you post back with more de...

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I am having severe tooth pain on left upper molar. inside of mouth is swollen, gum swollen, left side of face swollen, tooth feels slightly loose. I have constant throbbing nerve pain. tonight is a weekend night. I need something to help with pain until I can get to the dentist tomorrow. Pain is unbearable without meds. is it okay to take cyclobenzaprine, tramadol, trazodone, ibuprofen, and tramadol together? that is how painful tooth pain is. ## I am very sorry about the dental problem that you're having. However, you shouldn't take any medication that hasn't been prescribed for you and neither the Trazodone, nor the Cyclobenzaprine will do anything to help with the pain or infection. Trazodone is antidepressant that also helps with some cases of severe insomnia and Cyclobe...

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Is Pliva 433 effective for chronic pain and for insomnia? ## Hello, Garpickle! How are you? Pliva lists this tablet as containing 50mgs of Trazodone, which is classified by the FDA as an antidepressant that is also used to treat insomnia. Product Labeler: Kaiser Foundation Hospitals National Drug Code: 0179-1118 Pill Size: 9mm Inactive Ingredients: -Silicon Dioxide -Anhydrous Lactose -Magnesium Stearate -Cellulose, Microcrystalline -Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato It is not typically used for pain, because it is not an analgesic, though some people do get relief from some types of nerve pain with antidepressants due to the way the act on brain chemicals. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight gain. Has this been prescr...

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I have been on suboxone for 7yrs andi want to switch to another med because of my severe pain which came as a result of a fall @work and being injuryed from an liability accident.i also take naproxen,tramadol,trazodone,flexiril ## Hello, Tonya! How are you? I am very sorry that you're in pain. In most cases, Oxycodone or Morphine is used, if the Suboxone isn't handling your pain. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Have you spoken to your doctor about it?

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roundpliva433 ## need to know what pain its for ## The pill in description is Trazodone HCl (50 mg). Trazodone is indicated for: Clinical depression with or without anxiety. Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, to aid in sleeping. Control of nightmares or other sleep disturbances. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Small round white pill. says PLIVA 433 ## My wife developed terminal cancer . I was a total loss emotionally but was sleepingoc, I thought. I started to have several urination during the night causing me to be waking up and going back to sleep. I was worried about the aspects of prostrate cancer . So I went to my dr. He said for me to take pliva trazodon. He said I migh...

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I'm seeing my pain doctor and psychiatrist this week to get on a proper pain regimen for debilitating fibromyalgia, severe insomnia with central sleep apnea, PTSD/anxiety from significant abuse I'm working through, chronic daily headaches (advanced migraines), and chronic pain from multiple surgeries (pelvic, back, neck...) Because my doctors don't collaborate I need to suggest options to them. I am sensitive to many medications and have tried a lot over the years. I want my life back. I'm smart and resourceful and at my wits end. I'm on low dose Seroquel for sleep - too much daytime sedation, as Ambien and Trazodone don't work. I'm also on Tramadol, Ativan and Skelaxin during the day. I can't drive, work or function well on this plan. Amitriptyline cause...

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i forgot what I am suppose 2 take them for. ## Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant, though they are also sometimes prescribed to treat migraines or certain types of nerve pain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight changes and loss of libido. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Can you take Citalopram with Trazodone 100 mg

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does trazodone help relieve pain?? I have foot,ankle,knee,heel,toes,and hip pain. All the time... ## The FDA classifies Trazodone as a tetracyclic antidepressant and they can sometimes help with some types of nerve pain, due to the way they act on chemicals in the brain. Has your doctor prescribed it for you? Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes.

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Don't know what this pill is, it has PLIVA 434 on it and it is white and round. ## This tablet is manufactured by Pliva and they list it as containing 100mgs of Trazodone, which is an antidepressant that is also used to help with insomnia. (NDC 50111-434) Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Anhydrous Lactose - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight changes, and mood changes. ## what is this drug used for is it similar to vicodin?, and is it used to relieve pain? ## No.... it is nothing like Vicodin (hydrocodone). It may help with pain because of it's subtle ant-depressant quality, and very good non narcotic sleep aid...

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Used for treating pain, please help me ID this pill. ## This is Trazodone HCl 50 mg. I believe the pill you were thinking of is Tramadol that is used for pain. NDC: 0555-0489 Manufacturer: Barr Laboratories, Inc. Trazodone is indicated for: Clinical depression with or without anxiety, insomnia, Fibromyalgia, to aid in sleeping. Control of nightmares or other sleep disturbances.

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