Question 1

can low dose trazadone help to reduce benzodiazepine use and withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: trazodone is definitely a better alternative for sleep. Chronic use of benzos leads to tolerance and rebound insomnia. Just make sure you taper and do not stop benzo abruptly and consult with prescribing doc. If you are a resident  of CA I would be happy to provide a virtual consult. If not consider a virtual consult with a Healthtap psychiatrist who is licensed in your state

Question 2

can you prescribe me benzodiazepam's? my doctor is moving away, i could pay you monthly for my prescription, trazodone, 150 m.g.'s as well? i have been taking these medications for 47 year's now. i would love a taper?

Accepted Answer

: Pay a new doctor for the medication. In any country true professionals don't practice dentistry and medicine without exam and reason to prescribe any medications. We all strive to be ethical and honest in our professions.

Question 3

what is desyrel (trazodone)?

Accepted Answer

Desyrel (trazodone): It is the brand name for trazodone, an antidepressant which is mainly used to help people sleep. Only doses above 400mg has antidepressant effects but that would usually cause so much sleepiness that it is not used at all for depression. Most people sleep well at 100mg or below. A minority needs up to 450mg to sleep well, but they have other severe mental problems also.

Question 4

how should you use trazodone?

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Trazodone: Usually at bedtime, & as prescribed by your doctor, due to sedative effect.

Question 5

what kind of drug is trazodone?

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Trazodone: Is an antidepressant with known anticholinergic &amp; sedative properties, leading to sleep &amp; drying effects.

Question 6

what is trazodone used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Trazodone: Trazodone is indicated for major depressive disorder and insomnia.

Question 7

what is the lowest dosage trazodone comes in?

Accepted Answer

Trazodone: 50mg. In usa. There is also trazonil which comes in 25mg., from abroad.

Question 8

i was wondering what would taking 300mg of trazodone do?

Accepted Answer

Trazodone.: Where is the person who is interested in this answer getting the 300mg of trazodone from? Why isn't the prescribing doc being asked this question? If the medication was not prescribed for the person who is wondering about taking the 300mg of trazodone, for what reason is unprescribed medication being considered?  Please use caution here.

Question 9

are benzodiazepines safe?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines: Used for short-term treatment of anxiety, muscle spasm, insomnia, agitation, sedation, they are safe, as long as closely monitored by your doctor.

Question 10

how should you taper off trazodone?

Accepted Answer

Cut dose in half: Every 3 days, you don't want to be on any med long term for sleep.

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