Trazodone For Insomnia (Page 4)

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: Optimistic (# 54)

the generic trazadone very low in quality, that makes up for 90% of complaints.

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Re: Diana (# 48)

Newest med for insomnia: Rozerem

I remember the hype of this cruft ~25 years ago. Rozerem is a joke. Better off with 5-htp or melatonin.

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I took Trazodone twice 100mg tablet. I did nothing for sleep. Took it around 12 midnight and still awake at 4 am

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1. Do I have to take it every night?

usually not. however it is an antidepresant so be careful.

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

nightmares are common with trazadone.

mirtazapine is a newer and better (IMHO) medication; it is used for anxiety, sleep, anidepressant. problem with tradazone is that too many manufactorers starting making crud 30 years ago...

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Re: Jan (# 63)

This is me. I have Hypnagogia get familiar with this condition please. I is called before i sleep not like most people. Meaning it is not a sleep problem. Trazodone 100 mg. I do not take this often. Two pills since prescription was sent to me.

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Re: steve g (# 64)

Be aware that Trazodone is a known trigger for PGAD (persistent genital arousal disorder). Before all the jokes start - imagine this: for men - persistent erections that will not easily subside. Also, orgasms and ejaculations at any time during your day, includes things like talking to your boss, praying in church. Eventually, you're in pain. For women, multiple orgasms, to the point of exhaustion and pain, any time of the day or night. Riding in the car, talking to your boss, making a presentation. The orgasm does not fulfill the sexual desire. People have surgery, use numbing creams and take medication to slow it down. It's a nightmare of a disorder. Trazodone is a trigger, but no one tells you about it. Luckily, if Trazodone is your trigger - stop taking it and it's fixed. Trazadone also causes other neuropathies. It can be a very bad drug.

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