Question 1

how long should trazodone take to work if only used for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Quick and slower: To help you get to sleep, should work that night.  To help you stay asleep, will take longer.  Sleep initiation has more to do with relaxing the mind.  Staying asleep has more to do with chronic worry and/or chronic problems that need to be fixed (manifestations of which may include anxiety or depression).

Question 2

hi' how long does it take trazodone to give an anxiolytic effect.

Accepted Answer

Trazodone effect: Although trazodone is an ssri, so it should treat depression and anxiety, for most patients it is far too sedating to be used for anything except insomnia. If it does not put you to sleep, it might help anxiety within 1-2 hours after taking it. If it does not help anxiety, try a higher dose, although this likely will put you into deep sleep.Talk with your doctor to find the best anxiety med for you.

Question 3

can i still take trazodone while on citaloptam?

Accepted Answer

Caution: Citalopram (Celexa) and Trazodone (Desyrel) function in similar fashion. You need to discuss with your prescribing physician to be sure this is a purposeful and thoughtful move

Question 4

how long before trazodone (desyrel) 50 mg takes effect?

Accepted Answer

For sleep: For sleep less than an hour.  For depression two to four weeks.

Question 5

i take 100mg of trazodone but doesn't work as well now. can i safely up the dose to 150 or 200?

Accepted Answer

It all depends: I mention a diagnosis of bipolar. If you take it for depression the dose should be in the range of 200-400 as long as you are also taking a mood stabilizer.

Would not be my first choice if you are trying to use it as a sedative (in light of your bipolar history).

Question 6

i'm on 20 mg of cuprilex and 100 trazodone, if i forgot to take them one night, is there consequences?

Accepted Answer

Not really, BUT...: If you miss one dose of these medication, you should be fine, but know that for the medications to be most effective, they should be taken as Prescribed daily. Try to remember to take them every day.  Use a weekly pill container if that helps, or develop a routine for taking your medications so you do not forget them, Best wishes.

Question 7

what to do if i had 50 mg of trazodone two days ago and am still feeling the effects. how long does it take to wear off?

Accepted Answer

That is my short ans: 50 mgm trazadone, 48 hours later you still have the effects. 
You probably went to see an md with some complaints, which included sleep disturbance.He gave you trazadone and you sort of sleeping since then.
Time for total truth. 
What else are you taking ...

Question 8

can i take valium and trazodone on the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, they don't interact and work through different biological pathways.

Question 9

can you take 50mg of trazodone and melatonin together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There does not seem to be an interaction between these two compounds.

Question 10

can i take trazodone 50mg with 1.5mg of ativan at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Trazadone/Ativan int: Using Trazodone with Ativan may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. 
Trazodone is a medication for Depression and can help with sleep problem.
Ativan is for Anxiety.
Please see a psychiatrist for
•	Establishing Diagnosis
•	Intensive Therapy
•	Benefits, side effects and Interaction  of Trazodone and Ativan
•	Medication needed

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