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Trazodone, is this medication addictive?

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No: However, when u take it every night u can get used to it and will stop working at the dose u r used to . Remember it can cause orthostatic hypotension, which mean when u wake up from sleep sit at the side of the bed a littelbit before standing , or u may fall down.

Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not traditionally: Trazodone is an antidepressant. Its sedating properties make it useful for sleep problems. It differs from more clearly addictive medicines like xanax (alprazolam) or klonopin. "addiction" implies craving, continued use despite negative life effects, & withdrawal on stopping the substance. Still, stopping trazodone suddenly can lead to "discontinuation" symptoms: fatigue, myalgia, anxiety, dizziness, etc.

Answered 6/2/2017

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