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Can i go off trazodone as i been taking 100 mg for sleep during the last 10 years. i was put on it for sleep deprivation. ?
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Not cold turkey: I would consult a sleep specialist that can help monitor your med reduction but also give you some behavioral treatment that can help you come off of the medication and still have functional sleep patterns.
Answered 5/6/2016
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