Question 1

added 10 mg nortriptyline (nummular headache) to 50 mg trazodone (insomnia) with 60 mg cymbalta (duloxetine) (migraine). felt dizzy, drugged & weak so stopped trazodone. feel better, but can't sleep. what to do?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor.: Having stopped trazodone just like that will affect your sleep. I recommend to try increase  nortriptyline to 20 mg and see if it helps you sleep better.

Question 2

i want something to replace trazodone for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Ask your doctor if you need a change in medication.  You may want to try another medication as long as it does not interact with other medications you take or aggravate a pre-existing medical condition.  Examples of medications that may be helpful for sleep include silenor, doxepin, mirtazapine, hydroxyzine, or diphenhydramine.  You can take this last medication in several over the counter product.

Question 3

i'm taking 300mg of trazodone for insomnia and it still doesn't work. why not?

Accepted Answer

Not effective for: everyone. Let you doctor know as you may need a different medication. Retire &amp; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark &amp; cool &amp; use only for sex &amp; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs &amp; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized &amp; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or  &gt;

Question 4

i take 20mg celexa (citalopram) around bedtime and i just got 50mg trazodone for insomnia. is it alright if i take them both at the same time at bedtime?

Accepted Answer

Medication effects: Using Celexa (citalopram) with Trazodone can increase the risk of a rare but serious Serotonin Syndrome- confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure; and  
increased risk of rare irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.

See your Psychiatrist to discuss medication interaction, benefits and side effects; or  go to ER for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Question 5

will taking 200 mg of trazodone for insomnia  lower my dopamine levels since i have adhd?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Trazodone's mechanism of action really targets more the serotonin receptors as well as the histamine H1 receptors and a1 adrenergic receptors. It is not known to have much clinical effect on dopamine.

Question 6

is it okay to take nyquil for cold along with 50 mg trazodone for insomnia? i am also on wellbutrin (bupropion) xl 300 mg/day for 1.5 years.

Accepted Answer

No. Dextromethorphan: Dextromethorphan + Trazadone can cause a serious condition, Serotonin Syndrome. Doxylamine + Trazadone can cause dizziness &amp;  drowsiness. See: www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2228-0,55-1943&amp;types[]=major&amp;types[]=minor&amp;types[]=moderate&amp;types[]=food. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding any vitamin, herb, OTC or prescription drug to a psychotropic medication.

Question 7

i take 10 mg of lexapro and 300 mg of wellbutrin (bupropion) as well as 50 mg of trazodone for insomnia. i have had insomnia for years. is this combo dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Common combination: All three drugs are antidepressants that are from different classes of antidepressants. They each have a different roll in treating depression.

Question 8

i have sleep apnea what is the safest dosage of trazodone for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Generally the lowest dose to provide the desired effect.

Question 9

i am taking 150 mg of trazodone for insomnia and want to stop, how should i taper off to prevent rebound insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Best - Ask your Dr: But if you can't work w/ the doctor who prescribed it, you might try cutting 50 mg per week. Some people have an easy time ad some have a hard time - let's hope you are in the first group. Good luck! again, it's best to work w/ your doctor.

Question 10

i was prescibed trazodone for insomnia but had allergy next he prescibed ambien but makes me feel weird, is it bad to suggest xanax (alprazolam) or other med?

Accepted Answer

Cause for insomnia?: Referral (possibly to psychiatrist) for thorough evaluation of your insomnia might be the smartest request you could make.  It's better than asking for more medicines when it's not clear "why" you're having this problem.  If you're still taking vyvanse (as on your other info), this may be related.  Ambien (zolpidem) can indeed result in feeling "weird" -- also doing odd things at night after taking it.

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Added 10 mg nortriptyline (nummular headache) to 50 mg trazodone (insomnia) with 60 mg cymbalta (duloxetine) (migraine). felt dizzy, drugged & weak so stopped trazodone. feel better, but can't sleep. what to do?

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I want something to replace trazodone for insomnia?

A member asked:

I'm taking 300mg of trazodone for insomnia and it still doesn't work. why not?

A member asked:

I take 20mg celexa (citalopram) around bedtime and i just got 50mg trazodone for insomnia. is it alright if i take them both at the same time at bedtime?

A member asked:

Will taking 200 mg of trazodone for insomnia lower my dopamine levels since i have adhd?

A member asked:

Is it okay to take nyquil for cold along with 50 mg trazodone for insomnia? i am also on wellbutrin (bupropion) xl 300 mg/day for 1.5 years.

A member asked:

I take 10 mg of lexapro and 300 mg of wellbutrin (bupropion) as well as 50 mg of trazodone for insomnia. i have had insomnia for years. is this combo dangerous?

A member asked:

I have sleep apnea what is the safest dosage of trazodone for insomnia?

A member asked:

I am taking 150 mg of trazodone for insomnia and want to stop, how should i taper off to prevent rebound insomnia?

A member asked:

I was prescibed trazodone for insomnia but had allergy next he prescibed ambien but makes me feel weird, is it bad to suggest xanax (alprazolam) or other med?

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