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Recently changed from trazadone to zopiclone for sleeping. is there any side effects i should be concerned about from coming off trazadone?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trazodone: If using low dose trazodone for sleep only, you'll probably be fine with the change. Zopiclone is a different kind of medicine, though. If you have any concerns, please discuss with your doctor.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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