Trazodone

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Registered: 10-11-2004
Trazodone
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Thu, 07-14-2005 - 12:19pm
Anyone ever hear of this anti-depressant or ever taken it? My doctor just prescribed this for some anxiety related sleeplessness. I'm very against going back on anti-depressants because of side effects that occured before. I'd rather deal with the main issue than deal with all the side effects that come along with it. I just wanted to do as much research on this medication before I start taking it.
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Registered: 05-20-2004
In reply to: ivdaisy4
Thu, 07-14-2005 - 12:53pm

I was on trazadone years ago and don't remember the side effects being bad. As with all these medications they effect everyone differently. I do remember that it helped me sleep.

Hope this helps a little.

Alison

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Registered: 10-11-2004
In reply to: ivdaisy4
Thu, 07-14-2005 - 1:11pm
Do you remember after you stopped taking them if you started having sleeping problems again. I just don't want to become dependant on them for the rest of my life.
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Registered: 05-20-2004
In reply to: ivdaisy4
Fri, 07-15-2005 - 8:24am

No. Going off trazadone didn't make me have insomnia again. I don't think this is one of the more addicting drugs. I could be wrong though, but I don't remember this being addictive. Although, if you are taking it regularly you will have to taper off and not stop cold turkey (you probably already know that).

Alison

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: ivdaisy4
Sat, 07-16-2005 - 1:02pm
I know I'm late on on this one. I took this drug and didn't like it, gave me the runs so I went off. From what I understand it's non addicting, I believe it's one of the anti seizure drugs. I used it for pelvic pain but just the same I didn't enjoy having the runs all of the time. I hope you have good luck on it.


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Mon, 07-18-2005 - 6:15pm

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In reply to: ivdaisy4
Thu, 07-21-2005 - 12:24pm
Did you start taking it more for your sleeping problems or as an anti-depressant? What happens if you don't take if for 1 night - is it a big deal since it's only an 8 hour medication? For example, if I have a few drinks some night and decide not to take it - is there going to be any effect?