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I have been taking 150mg of trazedone nightly for sleep for the past year. what is the best way to taper off this medication?

Q: i have been taking 150mg of trazedone nightly for sleep for the past year. what is the best way to taper off this medication?

: You have likely developed some dose tolerance at this point, but nonetheless, a slow taper should be employed. Would do this over the next 90 days, working closely with your physician.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

You have likely developed some dose tolerance at this point, but nonetheless, a slow taper should be employed. Would do this over the next 90 days, working closely with your physician.

Dr Berryman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/15/2022

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A member asked:

I have been taking 150mg of trazedone nightly for sleep for the past year. what is the best way to taper off this medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Berryman and another doctor agreed

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