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A 29-year-old male asked:
I have stopped taking trazodone 100mg cold turkey. i was on it for 3 years. how long will rebound insomnia last? and how long until tolerance is reset
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Dr. Stephen Kibrickanswered
Clinical Psychology 47 years experience
May take a while: Larry, It is best to taper these drugs gradually when discontinuing use. Anxiety, agitation, and trouble sleeping can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.It may take 2 to 4 weeks before you notice the full effects of this medication, and it may take a similar time for all side effects to diminish. Have you replaced the Trazodone with the Effexor (venlafaxine)? Best not to take together. Talk with your doctor
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