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A 28-year-old female asked:
I have severe depression,anxiety and insomnia... i just wonder is it ok to take 50mg of trazodone and 2mg ativan at the same time.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. AUSTINA CHOanswered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
Yes: Yes, it is OK to take both of them together as needed for insomnia and Ativan for anxiety. Ativan should not be used on a continuous basis as the risk for tolerance and dependency can go up. Adequate sleep hygiene: avoidance of caffeine, heavy meals, vigorous physical exercise and stressful activities less then 2 hours before bedtime can help. You can also try CBT for your conditions.
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Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Better not: as both would interact producing untoward side effects, usually use lowest effective dose if need be together and under doctor's supervision, kindly revisit your doctor/psychiatrist and keep the follow up for your own good, wish you wellness
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Last updated Dec 31, 2019
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