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A member asked:

I am experiencing lightheadedness. could it be the 200mg trazadone i take for sleep?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Trazodone can cause lightheadedness and dizziness. Let your prescribing medical provider know.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/27/2017

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