TRAZODONE FOR INSOMNIA | Learn the Side Effects and What to Expect

Trazodone is a commonly prescribed sleep aid. It was first designed to treat depression but has been found to be more useful in sleep. In this video we will go over the most common side effects, how to appropriately take it and what are the most concerning affects that can happen that you need to be aware of. It can be a great medication for some but for others it may not be as effective. Make sure you watch before going on this medication so you can be informed.
Sleep aids are just that, an aid. There are a lot of other things that you should be doing to try and get a good nights sleep other than relying on a medication.
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[@jnhill23]

I've been on Trazodone for 7 years now and wish I had been prescribed it earlier. I had such bad insomnia and anxiety before, I had trouble keeping a job and relationships. Now I have a good career and I am so content with my life. I hate the ridicule I receive from people though, when I tell them I take a prescription drug for anxiety. Too many people don't realize that some people need medications, they think doctors push these drugs on us but that is not the case at all.

[@teresahoang6593]

Do you fail the drug test for work when you take trazodone

[@blackberrylady6025]

Same same, I have chronic insomnia, if I didn't take a sleep aid don't no when I will sleep 👈🏾

[@jnhill23]

@@teresahoang6593 I believe they have to be looking for certain drugs to find them in your sample so I doubt they would look for Trazodone. It is also a prescription drug so I don’t see why they wouldn’t hire or would fire you even if they knew you were on it. I’m not well informed on the issue though so I can’t say for sure. A doctor or your employer would be best to ask :)

[@jnhill23]

@@wereallnegan I haven’t tried because the contrast between how happy I am now and my life before is so great I’m honestly a little scared to try and there are no side effects that I have noticed so I don’t know if there would be a point. I do have some anxiety still especially in social situations/out in public so I don’t think it would be good to try at this point. I should probably see a therapist tbh but the idea gives me anxiety as well lol 😬

[@debbieschultz9768]

It’s impossible to sleep with the level of anxiety I have

[@pou618]

I've been on this for years and it was a lifesaver. I didn't have trouble falling asleep, I had trouble staying asleep. Until I started on Trazadone I woke up at 3 a.m. Every. Single.Morning. Now I sleep through the night. Any side effects are nothing compared to extreme insomnia.

[@LOwens-xf8yo]

That’s what is does for me also, it keeps me asleep! Last night I slept almost 10 hours. Without Trazadone, I never sleep more then a couple hours.

[@rogert5365]

Man I just got prescribed it a few days ago because I have the same problem. I can fall asleep but I wake up about 3 hours later and then off and on the rest of the night. I really hope it helps me.

[@LOwens-xf8yo]

@@rogert5365 Good luck!

[@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk]

I am happy for you. I take ambien and ativan...get alot of criticism but it helps me live my life

[@LOwens-xf8yo]

@@BonnieHaynes-gg4nk It’s hard to know with whom it’s safe to share medical information. May I suggest that you don’t. Unless they know all of your entire medical history, you will get tons of useless, unwanted information from well meaning people. I found the hardest part of having a disability was learning to trust myself, and stop listening to the abundant advice of others. Sharing details with others is rarely necessary, and seldom helps. I stick with expressing my boundaries, and even then, I keep it to a bare minimum. Only recently have I figured out how to deflect all the well meaning advice, with phrases like, “hey that’s interesting,” or “thanks I’ll try to look into that,” before quickly changing the subject. It’s hardest when I’m feeling vulnerable and really want a chance to explain myself, or just want a chance to download my feelings. But that stuff is for therapy or journaling. Especially when I feel my problems or feelings are being dismissed or misrepresented or that I’m being judged harshly. It’s hard not getting sucked in. I am lucky enuf to be married to a doctor, and I can share a lot with her. But a decade ago she also talked me into having a surgery, that ended up quite badly. Since then I’ve learned I can trust her to listen to my feelings, but not accept advice. I found a great therapist who specialized in disabilities, who was willing to just listen and not judge, and that made all the difference for me. So there is my unsolicited advice. You might want to ignore mine too!

[@kurt_xx4362]

i've been taking 100mg trazodone for about a year now, and it's crazy to see how much something as simple as sleeping 7-8 hours a night can improve your overall mental health and help manage adhd symptoms

[@ALFitness213]

How long did it take when you started getting 7-8hrs of sleep?

[@TeslaEmperor]

​@@ALFitness213 Albert did you find something that works better for you yet? I haven't taken trazodone yet but I'm scared it won't get the job done.

[@heidih3048]

Is it still working for you?

[@kimdavis6803]

It also has an antidepressant in it

[@joefranks4235]

My doctor says that I can take up to 600mg of the drug. I've only taken as high as 150mg. I have to split my pills if I am going to take higher than 100mg.

[@mg4721]

I’ve been on trazodone for 18 years, and it still knocks me out within 15 minutes of taking it. I love the fact I can sleep through the night. Might also have to do with praying that I fall asleep quick.

[@Gamingandlipstck]

Do you take it every single night? Thank you for sharing your experience with it!!

[@laughitsfunny420]

I think the praying helps alot GOD is good

[@LOwens-xf8yo]

I’ve been on trazodone for about that long myself. I often try not to take it every night, out of stubbornness I guess, but I’m so much better off when I do take it regularly! It doesn’t help me fall asleep, but it does keep me asleep for 7-9 hours, which is a great relief for an insomniac. I take 50-100mg once I’m in bad and sleepy. I don’t get any hangover, but have friends that do find that it makes them groggy the next morning.

[@LOwens-xf8yo]

@@laughitsfunny420 Any kind of quiet meditative time, with calm or deep breathing can make a huge difference. It’s all about self care, which is often discouraged by the outside world, but is vital. We all need to be actively kind to ourselves. And not just selfishly, I believe that by taking care of myself< I am less burden on others, and I can be a role model to kids & others that haven’t been taught to trust & be kind to themselves.

[@moniqueengleman873]

Yes same here. I get so sleepy 💤 so fast. It stops my brain from thinking too much.

[@susanquirk4872]

I have been on 100mg of Trazodone for three years. This medication saved my life after suffering the most horrible insomnia for ten years. I had tried everything, meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, even going to the sleep clinic at John’s Hopkins. Finally a new GP put me on to Trazodone which worked the first night I took it. I will be forever grateful to her for matching me up with this wonderful cmedication.

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Trazodone helped my insomnia but it took a long time to work. It didn't work like a sleeping pill which it is not.

[@ginasalazar8090]

Has it caused any weight gain as a side effect?

[@kippywylie]

Have you noticed any tolerance issues yet? I started on 50mg, then after 18 months upped it to 100mg, now I'm needing 150 on some nights

[@Handbaglvoer]

Happy it works for you. It worked for me last year when I first got prescribed it. I only take it when I needed. Then I tried to use it after two months off from work. I had to call in on my first day back to work cuz it didn’t work for me. And two days later, I couldn’t fall asleep again after up for 26 hours. I called in again today. Wish me luck, cuz I’m taking it again tonight. My managers probably thinking I’m very irresponsible for not showing up at work again. My anxiety is coming back kicking my butt after not on Med for 4 yrs, I’m afraid I have to go back to see a psychiatrist soon and back in medication. My health has been kicking my butt so hard the last two years. Im only 40 and I’m in pain and none of doctors knows what’s going on with me yet. I have bills to pay and I can’t afford to lose my job. Im under so much stress 🥲🥲

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

@@Handbaglvoer have you tried diet changes snd actially stuck to it

[@spoonky85]

Been on it for 10 years for insomnia. Works great, live it!

[@joeyconvery2055]

What is your dosage? I haven't started yet. Thank you.

[@rollingbnb2146]

I have been on Trazodone for 20+ years. I have never had a side effect and never wake up anything but rested and alert. That is the best thing about this drug, besides how well it works.

[@justmadeit2]

Can I ask how many mg you take for sleep?

[@Steve-ns2hb]

Been waking up at 3am for years..wide awake and taking 2 hours to go back to sleep. Two years ago my doc prescribed 25mg,. I finally dialed in at 200mg. Sleep like a baby. Most restful satisfying sleep ever. No side effects. Godsend. Changed my life. You need your z's.

[@TeslaEmperor]

Did 50mg do anything for you at first?

[@angelaharris1112]

That's what I take too!

[@debbieschultz9768]

I’ve been on Trazodone for two decades. I can’t sleep with out it. I’m not interested in what someone has to say that’s negative. My medicines work for me and that’s all I care about. I’m alive and doing the best I can!!!!! All medication has side effects.

[@ginasalazar8090]

Any weight gain while on trazodone?

[@user-ev1gb6de4j]

Bingo !

[@evyharman7476]

Me too..I have been taking 150 mg a night…for 20 years…love it!!!!

[@debwillms3373]

I’ve been taking it for 30+ years. Started at 300 mg, worked my self down to 150 mg. Works great, occasionally I won’t get sleepy, but I have a protein snack and I’m out in 15 minutes. I have fibromyalgia and lost my ability to sleep at all. So grateful for this medication.

[@fitybux4664]

Isn't fibromyalgia just a scapegoat diagnosis for doctors who don't want to run enough tests to actually figure out what's going wrong with you?

[@ginasalazar8090]

Have you gain any weight while on trazodone ?

[@angelothbundy6274]

We’re there any side affects or worries if having a few drinks with this medication?

[@robinware6792]

Same here. Been taking it for about 35 years. 200 mgs. Also have fibro/chronic pain. I take gabapentin and tramadol for pain. I’d be dead if I didn’t have an understanding doctor. I could not possibly live with the pain, I’d check myself out.

[@marshgirl]

@@fitybux4664Absolutely not ! It’s real and manifests over 250 symptoms that steal the life from you . You wake never knowing what you are going to get given from it each day . The chronic fatigue from it is disabling and the brain fog dangerous . It makes your life very small at times . There is no cure including with the chronic pain , bruising oddly without reason , IBS , joint and muscle pain and neuropathy . Poor sleep quality . You wake more exhausted than when you went to bed . Strange pain on touching the skin lightly ( Allodynia ) and the sensation of rain falling on you . Trouble swallowing . The list is long and complex . It’s thought linked with trauma , a traumatic event, an operation , childhood / Adult trauma , life events that are traumatic . Epstein Barr and more . The research is on going . There is no cure for Fibromyalgia . You just have to learn to try to manage it . Do some research if you care .

[@angelaharris1112]

I've been taking 200mg for years. Only thing that helps me with my PTSD, to sleep thru the night without nightmares.

[@wxguy60]

I have been on it since 1987 for my a

[@wxguy60]

I have been on it since 1987 for my PTSD from Vietnam, but I'm on 100 mg. At first there were vivid dreams, but that went away a few weeks later. But sometimes I wake up and it's very hard to get back to sleep.

[@Puzzledrev]

I've been taking it fort years, too. It's a godsend.

[@carolbuchel3011]

Gosh, I'm so glad you are able to use it.

[@michaelamaki]

That's interesting. It gives me very vivid dreams, so I thought it would give someone with ptsd stressful dreams

[@2steaksandwiches665]

This drug has changed my life. I got off of Xanax and use this to slow down my thoughts. I take 100 mg a day. It also chills me out for the rest of the day. Very grateful for my doctor with this.

[@mhurd390]

I take 50 mg at night to stop my mind racing! Never had any side effects except rest! 😊

[@tedbates1316]

How? I took 50 mg and it kept me awake all night, literally.

[@michaelaoren7058]

I take 75-100. 50 does next to nothing for me

[@jpear]

only thing that controls my racing mind is marijuana…THC at approx 50 mg a nite. I sleep for 5-6 hrs straight and feel great upon arising.

[@akaROOSTA]

Thanks been skeptical about taking this as it’s an anti depressant

[@kennethsouthard6042]

I cut the 50s in half.

[@ChodeTheToad]

I started taking trazadone while in the military due to having severe insomnia during deployments and rotations. I fall asleep and stay asleep now. I definitely notice the dizziness the rare times I do wake up in the middle of the night, typically to use the restroom. Also the fogginess when initially waking up. Overall though my experience has been extremely positive and I would highly recommend it as an option to anyone with severe sleep issues.

[@ginasalazar8090]

Has trazodone cause you to gain weight ?

[@ChodeTheToad]

@@ginasalazar8090 Nope, sorry for the late reply

[@niteshj168]

@@ChodeTheToad are u still taking it?

[@covelli007]

I had severe insomnia. Trazodone gave me deep sleep back. It’s not without its side effects but they outweigh not sleeping. It works for me and I still only take 50mg

[@cristinaramirez700]

This medication made me loss weight and increased my anxiety. This medication isn’t meant for everyone, but I’m glad that it helped many people with their mental health.

[@robertmagnamara]

how long did you take it?

[@cristinaramirez700]

@@robertmagnamara I took trazodone for three months... now I take hydroxyzine for anxiety.

[@teresahoang6593]

@@cristinaramirez700 do trazodone help you sleep?

[@caliedwards1760]

It doesn’t make me sleepy but once I fall asleep I can’t wake up and it’s like walking under water and I’m 15 and really don’t have the time of day to fall asleep constantly like I don’t remember anything when I “wake up”

[@bflo1000]

@@cristinaramirez700 I hate hydroxyzine.

[@bruhmoment1067]

this guys voice is so relaxing lmao

[@debconness7718]

It is and nice to listen too lol

[@robinwoodard7898]

I've been taking Trazone for 15 years. Game changer for me. No side effects at all. It's not addicted have stopped for 3 months no problem. I don't have problems going to sleep just staying a sleep. I also don't feel groggy in the morning. Can get up in the middle night to go bathroom and Comfortably fall back to sleep. Would recommend.

[@jeweldenile8995]

I have the exact same problem and the exact reaction to the med. Game changer. I’m glad it’s able to help us.

[@michaelhedgpeth5173]

What MG do you take?

[@gforero2831]

My doctor prescribed this for me recently for sleeping and because I am experiencing anxiety. Unfortunately this medicine made my blood pressure low. I had a dry mouth as well. So I got off of it. I decided to do exercise and take tea before night. Also prayer which is most important. I am able to sleep. I had been taking either melatonin or ZzzQuil to help sleep for three years. But once anxiety kicked in I decided to try exercise and praise be to the Lord I can sleep. But I am waking up getting anxiety at dawn. Again I pray and fight it until I go to sleep. With the Lords help we will overcome this!

[@4144758]

Amen brother

[@stevestarr6395]

Very interesting you mentioned ZzzQuil G Forero. There is now a new antidepressant called Auvelity which has Dextromethorphan in it which is in ZzzQuil and Robitussin. Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TZp3SDjL2og5Y

[@Solideogloria00]

Amen 😊

[@karenjipping5784]

I only took 2 nights. The 1st a.m. I awoke extremely groggy,. The 2nd night i awoke extremely groggy. I was dizzy but decided to tqke my daily walk of 3-4 miles. After I was half finished, I found myself getting more dizzy but continued and kept going faster on flat ground. While trying to stop, I stumbled and fell resulting in bumps and bruising. My husband picked me up and took my blood pressure which was low. I laid down for the day and was dizzy for the rest of the day. I was starting out 50 mg. My Dr. recommended to begin taking 1/2 a pill. I'm leery of using it again.

[@madisonbeech1288]

i only have to take 25mg to sleep and not be groggy in the morning! it’s crazy to see how high people have dosages for. i’m glad this medication works for me and others! i’m so grateful.

[@aquarius113]

hi how long do u take it?any side effect

[@timbeussink9196]

So am I I take it also and have not had a problem with it

[@angelaharris1112]

@@aquarius113 I've been on it since mid 80s. I now take 200 mg. A lil groggy when I wake up, but it passes fast.

[@phyllischaffin4052]

Same. I take 40 mg and I see some people are taking 300 mg! 😳

[@Cjewell0422]

It's diff for everyone. Prob also body weight may play a role in dosage. I was just put on 50mg and don't feel like it does anything.

[@marienylander6034]

I’ve been using Trazadone at bedtime for 40 years without any side effects. Started with 50mg and gradually increased to 300 mg through the years.

[@ljtlove4519]

Me too, but noticed my heart beating funny, so I slowly weaned myself off it entirely. Now there are no more heart palpitations. I seemed to have evened out and no longer need it, although I might consider a very small dose to help me sleep.

[@cue111]

That's a lot 😮

[@barbarahoglund7841]

Thank you

[@ellenhofer3343]

​@ljtlove4519 Try 1/4 or 1/2 of a 50 mg tablet, with your physician's approval. You were taking a lot if it.

[@donnawhitney9356]

I too take that. I have a HIGH tolerance to all medication. So with this dose it helps with my depression and help with sleeping issues. I have trouble going to sleep and staying asleep. My Dr tried to change it and I thought I would lose my mind with little to no sleep. Thank God for Trazadone

[@XxKiDCuDiFTWxX]

Thank you, Dr. Richardson. I just got prescribed trazodone for sleep. While I had many of my questions answered, you filled in some of the remaining gaps.

[@cynthiajelsema968]

I've used it for years. It works well for me. I do wish sometimes I could be a little less tired in the morning, but the good night sleep is worth it. My dog used it after he was neutered, so he wouldn't chew himself, lol. The vet gave me a few of them. She called them tranquilizers. Same dose I take. Now every year on the 4th of July we both take one.

[@desiderata333]

That is so adorable that you and your pup each take one for July 4th. Good idea!! I Amy ask my doc for a prescription. My boyfriend takes it for insomnia and he really likes it. Hugs for you and your pup.

[@sunshinegirl2208]

I have taken Trazodone for 15 years. I had insomnia soooo bad after I had a nervous breakdown !!! I really like Trazodone. It has absolutely worked for me. I haven't really noticed any bad side effects.

[@ambyburum2666]

Thank you. I currently take this medication for insomnia. I tried several different bentos They always had negative side effects for me to the point I was out of my head most of the time. Trazodone seems to be a much safer option 😊

[@debconness7718]

Yep my daughter was very tired and couldn't stay awake next day. Now for me it works great.

[@ivorwm2291]

It works beautifully for me. I can sleep uninterrupted for 8 hours. I feel refreshed. I am 65. I took it years ago for anxiety and it helped with the nevousness.

[@bcoz6630]

My goodness, I would LOVE to be able to sleep 8 hours. Even just once, to experience how rested and amazing it must feel to get that much sleep.

[@fitybux4664]

@@bcoz6630 I slept 10 hours a few days ago but my Muse S showed 30 minutes of deep sleep. I did NOT feel well rested and felt tired all day long. So - there's more to the puzzle than just sleeping a long time. DEEP SLEEP IS VERY IMPORTANT. (And apparently, Trazodone can help with that.)

[@ginasalazar8090]

Any side effects ? Weight gain?

[@Ontharock]

I love the calming tone of your voice when you speak.

[@sallychamness2159]

I've been on Trazodone for about 5 years. I do have sleep apnea. Wii also have low BP. I have esrd and am on peritoneal dialysis. At least it helps me sleep some. Thank you for this informative.

[@LOwens-xf8yo]

Trazadone works great to help me stay asleep all night, 7-9 hours. It doesn’t make me sleepy, however. If I take it, but don’t get in bed and close my eyes, I don’t notice it’s effects at all. My insomnia is from chronic pain, which causes me to toss & turn. I try not to use it every night. I’m retired, so I can live off 3-5 hours of sleep, and take naps. It’s nice that it’s not addictive and I can chose when I need it and when I don’t.

[@dianespies3104]

I've taken the min 50 mg for years to stay asleep. Otherwise I wake up every two hours. I love that it got me through menopause wonderfully 😊

[@MicheleEngel]

Thank you for offering this extremely helpful, objective, and accurate information!

[@yellowblue4045]

thank u for your info and kind delivery doc 🙏

[@Michelina22]

The one thing I didn’t like about this medication is the next day I was feeling so hungover from it, but it did do the job of getting me to sleep

[@ninaappelt9001]

My doctor changed me to Trazadone after years of Lunesta which had stopped working for me. I've been on it for two months and like it so far. I am sleeping.

[@MoMoDwa]

Hello Dr, I wanted to thank you. This video is very helpful! Looking to learn more from you!

[@mrsmacca126]

I was prescribed this for anxiety/ insomnia, in 2000. I took ONE tablet ( 100 mg). I was exhausted but terrified. I felt like I was losing my mind. I felt as though Iwas standing next to myself- it was utterly horrifying. I made my husband PROMISE to remind me of how awful my experience was, just in case I agreed to try it again, EVER😊

[@kerryjacques3254]

When I take trazodone, I get extremely weird dreams that can sometimes be disturbing. I just wanted to put that fun little side effect out there so others who get the weird dreams don't think that they are going crazy. In summation - works well, occasional unusual side effects.

[@h.epennypacker2598]

Totally K.J

[@tcejay724]

i thought it was just me… when i took it 5+ years ago, within the first few days i was noticing really, really weird stuff like idk, can’t remember much ab it now other than i’ve been dealing with insomnia since i was little, and tonight i decided to only take 25mg bc of that^, either way, nice to know it wasn’t just me

[@fitybux4664]

How is this a bad side effect? That sounds awesome. 😆

[@robertkat]

Lucid dreams.

[@1upgunupandDaRuler420]

@@robertkat rip the Legend lljw 999

[@conniebranch777]

Absolutely love my trazodone with many, many years with insomnia sometimes staying up 5 days straight. Taking my Trazodone and within 20 to 30 minutes I'm out and get a wonderful night sleep

[@EC-yd9yv]

What manufacturer/brand do you use?! as not all same. Thxx🌺 p.s what strength. I have extreme insomnia also

[@denisemiller5341]

I love the doctor’s honesty on the side effects…thank you!!

[@evyharman7476]

I have been taking it for 20 years…love it….

[@heatherlouise166]

If you have a family history of bipolar and think you escaped the family curse, like I did, be very careful with this medication. Taking the prescribed dose sent me into a month long manic episode, which I had never experienced before then. Now I split the 50mg pills in 4, taking only a quarter pill when the insomnia is really bad. I only take a couple times a month, or a week, depending what's going on, but definitely don't take nightly as prescribed. Possibly due to my genetic risk of bipolar, possibly Bp2 though never officially diagnosed, 1/4 of one pill works really well for sleep as well as a gentle antidepressant with no side effects.

[@lydiaellisor4090]

Having taken Trazadone for over 15 years, I find it especially helpful when my bipolar mind is racing. It makes sleep not only possible but also delightful!!!

[@Ytcatt1430]

Thankyou! I stopped taking this for a week and was suicidal. I also was very bipolar. The minute I took a trazodone I felt fine.

[@sunbabyocelot]

Did you have these feelings before you started it? Or only as withdrawal symptoms

[@Ytcatt1430]

@@sunbabyocelot before and during. After I felt fine.

[@sempernarc]

dude...a dr...saying medication isn't the first answer? insta sub. Keep up the good work sir!

[@jellams1317]

Very well stated. Thank you. Have found it helpful for the last 2 yrs

[@timpelletier2394]

I take 350mg for sleep and it's been a god send and no side effects thankfully

[@gretchenlang1794]

I take 200 mg for sleep and anxiety . I started at 100 mg and through out 10 plus years it was gradually increased by my psychiatrist. I haven’t had any real side effects from this medication.

[@makailablumhagen7780]

Is anyone else here because their dog started taking this and now want to know how people feel on it 😅. It sounds like a ton of people have had good experiences so that makes me feel a lot better!

[@ellenhofer3343]

Very helpful information. I started with 25 mg and used it for a l9ng tine. When I noticed it wasn't wirking quite as well, I discussed it with my physicisn, and we changed my dose to 50 mg, and I'm sleeping great again.

[@gybx4094]

Now that I've retired, I want to use sleep medication only as an emergency measure. I'm trying to implement all the CBT-I procedures, but sometimes I need medication. Even after retirement there are still sources of anxiety. So, I'm also getting counseling to treat the psychological causes, too.

[@PowersBenzoCoaching]

A wise approach. What kinds of sleep medications do you take as emergency measures?

[@jimoneprism]

@Luv_Carmen I also suffered from insomnia for ever. What helps me deal with the stress & anxiety brings is being in the present moment. I just tell my self that I can't predict the future (if I could I'd be a millionaire) or control the past but I can control this one minute & I look around & see that I am safe in the present moment. Focus on your breath or do grounding exercise to anchor u to the present. Oh, & focus on doing one thing at a time cuz when u Multitasking your brain stresses you out. Here is a simple video that has helped me out a lot kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGqWeqmIaZp3bpI. It has helped me get out of my mind & into my body/the present. Like this video says. When a animal hurts itself it doesn't over think cuz it trusts the body's power to naturally heal itself. It just goes lay down until it's healed. Get out of your head & just trust your body to eventually heal itself without your mental noise

[@lightningbrigade4722]

I'm new at taking Trozodone. That's why I'm here watching this video. Thanks Doc for the information.

[@CamLeaks]

Same lol

[@lightningbrigade4722]

@@CamLeaks Insomnia SUCKS!

[@joannaedwards6325]

​@@lightningbrigade4722 Videos by JASON STEPHENSON help a lot.

[@izimirizimir]

Thank you for this video. Really appreciate it

[@user-mh6vh8ym7p]

I have been on trazodon for 25 years or so and it really helps with my fibromyalgia trying to get to that deep sleep.

[@yamnjam]

After 17 years of trying different medications for depression and some PTSD issues, nothing worked. My doctor gave me this for insomnia and after taking it, I noticed a difference almost right away. Imagine my surprise that it wound up helping me a lot. I had no idea it was for depression too when I started taking it. The racing thoughts at bedtime stopped, I sleep better, and I have more motivation and energy. Trazodone finally gave me some hope, since I'd really thought nothing was ever going to help me. There are a few side effects, like dry mouth at first, some unintentional weight loss, and sometimes morning grogginess/oversleeping. All these are very mild and not a problem, esp when compared to how I was before. I'm glad doctors still prescribe it and I hope more consider it for issues that don't respond to SSRIs or more 'typical' anti-depressants.

[@Diane739]

I have been using this for years now and it stopped my insomnia but I now could not sleep without it and I don’t like how drowsy it makes me. Has tremendously helped. Y depression and anxiety

[@ginasalazar8090]

Did it cause any weight gain for you?

[@TheDragon160]

I like this Dr. He seems like a great guy

[@rickmiller7547]

I have taken for many years and it’s been awesome for me!

[@christianhernandez5537]

Thank you Doctor Richardson for the information of this medication. I'd like to discuss more of this with you if possible.

[@RobsCustomCreations]

The Army prescribed me Ambien at first...and I was on Ambien for 3 years. When I was injured in the line of duty...and awoke from my 7 month coma...I was once again on Ambien... Xanax... Fentanyl patches. When I was Honorably discharged...the VA switched me from Ambien...to 100mg Trazadone per my request. I am a Wounded Warrior and suffer from TBI and severe PTSD...and Trazadone has worked great for me the past 14 years...BETTER than AMBIEN. It's IMPORTANT to note that I choose to be on Trazadone...and NOT AMBIEN.

[@reapthewhirlwind4166]

When I was on Ambien I actually heard voices while I was in sort of a Twilight sleep

[@lauraguida8482]

I was on Trazodone for over 20 years. Then I think something changed with the formulation because after an hour or so I couldn't breathe through my nose. I was severely congested every night for 3 - 4 hours. It took me a couple of months to figure out which of my meds was the culprit. I had to abruptly stop taking it. Now I am so extremely sleep-deprived. My doctor had no suggestions so I switched to a new doctor and she only said I need to deal with my stress. Thanks for adding to my stress, doc! Chronic insomnia is REAL! I am so fed up, I feel like I am losing it sometimes.

[@ginasalazar8090]

Any weight gain while on trazodone?

[@Boston_X]

Adjust your dehumidifier or get one if you don’t. I had the same issue.

[@rickyr720]

Mirtazapine is your answer. Its like Traz only better for deep sleep. Only problem is you WILL gain weight on it.

[@vanessapean2566]

This used to happened to me . I had to simply take the pill on a full stomach and it hasn’t happened since .

[@aylish11]

Omg! So that’s what’s happening to me.

[@justicerelax2854]

Didn't make me sleepy at all. No matter how many mg. But the gernic of ambien works wonders. I sleep like a baby and wake feeling refreshing and ready to work .

[@fitybux4664]

You're not supposed to just conk out when you lie down in bed. Ever hear of sleep latency? It's the opposite of what you think. Longer to fall asleep is actually a good thing. Shorter to fall asleep means your body is extremely tired.

[@sheilamore3261]

Yes I was prescribed 50 mg and it works good for me I get up in the middle of the night always because I have to pee but I have no problem going back to sleep it really has helped me tremendously because I had insomnia really bad so far so good

[@reginaharding9855]

How bad was your insomnia

[@Roadrunner78626]

Yes this was helpful and Thank you Dr.❤

[@brody7002]

Literally the only thing that helps me sleep.

[@carolbuchel3011]

-I was given this for fibromyalgia-not to get to sleep but to get Stage 4 restorative sleep. It still helps and I've been on it for over 20 years...

[@redrooster667]

I too have fibromyalgia and was unable to sleep 😴 since the late 1980’s. My doctor put me on it because I couldn’t sleep. It was a life saver! Sorry for your fibromyalgia by the way. It’s awful, I know!!

[@carolbuchel3011]

@@redrooster667 I'm sorry that you suffer from this also. One of my best and favorite things to keep mine under control was mild water aerobics. Unfortunately with COVID this hasn't been an option and I "sorely-ha! miss it!

[@ginasalazar8090]

Did you gain any weight while on trazodone?

[@carolbuchel3011]

@@ginasalazar8090 No. Ismit working for you?

[@ginasalazar8090]

@@carolbuchel3011 Oh okay. I actually haven’t started taking it yet.

[@93matheu]

I was prescribed trazodone for sleep and I’m also bipolar I took it for a week straight and well low and behold I think it is what flung me into a manic state once I stopped taking it and just took my depakote I started to come down. I haven’t taken trazodone for over a year now

[@clairebear1808]

20 years and still the best med I take. 100 mg at bedtime and wake up happy. I am a CPTSD patient as well.

[@SK22000]

I’ve been on trazodone for years, it’s great for me.

[@pfury67]

Sensitivity to medications is massive. I had to cut my 25mg pills of Trazodone in half, and then I would skip nights because of how bogged down it made me if I kept taking it every night. Anyhow, Benzos were so addictive, Trazodone has been a life saver.

[@srryan1]

I just took my first dose last night and feel like a zombie still at lunch time, also feel like it gave me ptsd Like every little noise I heard this morning startled me.

[@michaelhedgpeth5173]

@@srryan1How many Mg are you taking?

[@srryan1]

@@michaelhedgpeth5173 50mg

[@Kathy-yn3pg]

I been taking Trazodone for a couple of years and never had a problem with it. No side effects. But everyone is different I guess

[@markgregoire2846]

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[@-exillion-4307]

I tried to stop and i cant im all tired and fucked up the next day its terrible i been on it since i was 14 im 17 now its such a crutch i fucking hate it

[@04ingoditrust04]

@@-exillion-4307 You really should watch your language. 🤢

[@-exillion-4307]

@@04ingoditrust04 Im sorry but its not like theres kids around and if you dont like the f word probably get off the internet

[@heavymeddle28]

@@04ingoditrust04 how can a word be so horrible to you? Words don't have an intrinsic meaning. Just words ffs

[@OOPMD-backs]

Thank you for your videos Dr.

[@paulacollins8050]

I started 50 mg nightly along with 100 mg quetiapine. Never slept better. I have fibromyalgia and i can deep sleep to fight pain finally!!!! Thank you

[@timpelletier2394]

Makes my dreams feel super real

[@gaylecook4101]

I’ve been on Trazodone for several years. I was on 300mg for several years but a couple of years ago I cut it back to 150mg which works fine.

[@GiselaIwens]

I take 75 mg 😅

[@Mpxyzm2by]

Your cadence is out of this world lol I subscribed

[@joycebarricella3050]

I am hooked on this, it works good. But without insomnia.

[@tomaskey6844]

Finally took a tablet to see what it will feel like. I got this prescription almost a year ago but never even opened the bottle until tonight. I finally started 5mg of Lexapro 3 weeks ago and it seems to be helping so I’ll move to 10 mg after I feel I have stabilized on 5 mg so that I have a better chance of knowing how it is working when the dosage changes. My Trazadone says to take one or two at bedtime as needed but in the video he says it’s a SSRI so I’ve got to do some more research. My Dr clearly answered me that I can take these two medications together so I guess I’ll try and have some trust.

[@thefaceofthecentury]

I take both...no problems

[@allyigleheart5236]

I’ve experienced trazadone making me sleepy but not sleepy enough to make me fall asleep..soon after That I won’t be tired anymore and have the craziest appetite ever

[@BibleNutter]

I have Lymphoma and a loss of appetite so maybe this'll make me hungry!

[@randykitchleburger2780]

For real. Always wake up at night eating way too much and feel like crap after lol

[@dannimccaslin6876]

It does the same thing to me on 100mg 1 x a day

[@PrivateNotes]

Even my dog has been on Traz!!! The vet prescribed it to help her anxiety. I have been taking it for 14 years… it works great for sleep. No drugged feeling in the morning. I was prescribed when my son died, and all my blood work and everything is fine. It is non addictive.

[@sadusattack2628]

I was on 300mg of trazadone for sleep for about a year. No problems. Worked well. Also helped with the depression part of my Bipolar.

[@lip91688]

Did it take some time to start working ? Or did it help from day 1

[@sadusattack2628]

@@lip91688 Works from day one.

[@davidshepley8803]

A side effect not mentioned in the video is it can prevent ejaculation (in men, of course). I noticed this and was fearful at first that my under control prostate cancer had taken a turn for the worse. Then I found out about this side effect and I was relieved to learn.

[@melissamclaughlin5480]

Some antidepressants have been prescribed to men to treat premature encores because of how the drugs have historically induced dysfunction in women. It's like they channeled it and put it to some positive use. But there are some side effects out there that can't be put to good use

[@kandacepatterson7965]

What a shame.

[@kandacepatterson7965]

Give it to all men!

[@kimhicks1248]

I've just been subscribed to take 50 mg. So far so good, day 2.

[@billdoty6438]

I tried Trazodone for one night like 20 years ago. Agree, it knocked me out, but I felt weird the next day. I have been on Xanax and Clonazapam for at least 30 years. Works great for me. Happy trazadone works for you

[@titilayothegreat]

how does xanax still work for you?

[@stevestarr6395]

Thank you Dr Richards for your info on Trazodone. I was recently prescribed 50-100mg at night if needed and find it works well!

[@philthyrich1433]

HOW ARE YOU FEELING NOW?

[@stevestarr6395]

@@philthyrich1433 Good thank you!

[@soltantio]

Trazodone was a godsend for me. I've been on it for years. It's like there's a switch in my brain that doesn't turn off and doesn't know how to sleep so I need this kick to fall asleep and stay asleep. It's been life-changing

[@lessehead]

I’ve been on Trazodone and Topamax for many yrs for sleep with chronic pain. The combination of the two works well, with no major side effects.

[@helenapetrovich9334]

I was given Trazodone to help me sleep the first night I was in a hospital for something. I slept but the next morning I had a full bladder and I was unable to urinate. I reported this to the nurse and she said it was a rare side effect. It was discontinued immediately. My ability to urinate took about 12 hours to come back that day. I put it on the list of medications I am allergic to just as a precaution so it is never given to me again if I’m ever in the hospital again.

[@ann6030]

I’ve had depression all my life even during my childhood. From my middle 20’s I’ve tried every antidepressant on the market & none has ever made me have suicidal thoughts!

[@jblo76]

So what are you saying…Traz gave you suicidal thoughts or all those drugs on the market that you tried including Traz did NOT give you suicidal thoughts? Please be more clear.

[@helenewood1253]

For me? Trazadone was given to me for depression, and it turned me into a zombie, I actually lost friends. I talked really slow and I was depressed from chronic migraines. The 2 year headache was from my high estrogen level, and the first symptom of breast cancer. For insomnia, I read comments and it works for that, I am glad because I thought it was the worst drug....ever.

[@marviniraid205]

I have suffered from insomnia for years which was making my life miserable. I just started taking 50mg and it has been such a good help . I don’t even wanna get up in the morning .

[@freiagalacar3465]

I took trazodone for 20 years and it helped me sleep but it made everything else in my life fall apart. I got arrhythmia, orthostatic intolerance, chronic fatigue syndrome, it ruins your memory and often worstens anxiety.

[@rosagarcia7423]

I have most of this symptoms without taking this or any other similar drugs…😭 Insomnia is killing me and don’t know what to take… hope you are doing better now.

[@RitaTheCuteFox]

Bro its so annoying you read 10 positive comment about anxiety etc and then one guy "it made everything worse". IF IT MADE EVERYTHING WORSE WHY DID YOU TAKE IT FOR 20 YEARS? Excuse me but clearly something is unreflective of the medication in this comment. Did you develop these problems after 1, 5, 10, 20 years? What is your general health like? How can you know that this medication caused these effects over a timespan of 20 years. Literally anything else including aging itself could cause these effects. For all i know you could be a fat alcoholic. You don't start taking these kind of pills at age 10 and you mostly didn't took them until age 20-30 so of course you get worse memory if you are like 50.. and even if you make it seem like its a nightmare medication. Fatigue syndrome.. ruins your memory.. in what sense? You can't remember what you ate for breakfast 2 weeks ago? Worsens your anxiety, how? If you gonna write a review then please be specific and not just write useless information that prevents other people from taking it. I honestly doubt you got any of these symptoms from this stuff, its literally ALL age related illnesses or simply caused by bad/lazy life choices. If you continued taking it for 20 years nonetheless then you are just dumb.

[@RitaTheCuteFox]

@@rosagarcia7423 Yeah EXACTLY.. Hate when people assume side effects from a drug when they cant even proof the correlation. I honestlly feel like this guy is just not in a good shape and blames its effects on some random pill.. yikes.

[@ginasalazar8090]

Any weight gain while on trazodone?

[@maybeioverreacted2901]

​@@RitaTheCuteFox Well it does cause arrhythmia and may increase your chance of dementia

[@killertellitubby]

I only take about 25mg (i cut it in half and it works like a charm for sleep!) of trazodone, i did take hydroxyzine, but it quit having any effect on me, so i was put on trazodone… the only bad effects are 1. I have a very heightened sense of smell while on it, and 2. If im half asleep and open my eyes to either go to the restroom or get some water (this happens mostly when i take the trazodone, only had it happen maybe 2 or 3 times my whole life, its just magnified with trazodone) i sometimes will start hallucinating someone standing at the foot of my bed, or something crawling up my wall, it mostly pertains to whatever is a big stressor in life for me! Other than that, it’s been a life saver, sleeping less than 2 hours doesnt do too well with a driving job!

[@barbaragallo8862]

I am happy it works well for so many. It caused me to be hyperactive and I could never sleep more than 3 hours. Not all meds are suitable for everyone's chemistry.

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

I take it. Great video.

[@theartistkubik]

First let it be stated that I am neurodivergent. I have PTSD, ADHD, and am autistic. I say this because having a differing neurological landscape, I believe, matters a lot in terms of my personal experience. I was prescribed trazodone for sleep and took it only once. I felt as if sleepiness were a sort of helmet. But there was within my mind a sense of nervousness, fear, and anxiety accompanying the sleepiness. This seems counter intuitive, but it was my experience. I was informed of this before I took it, so being aware that I could feel that way as a side effect helped me find a solution. I paired it with 1 mg of Xanax and it did the trick. But I won't be taking trazodone again.

[@OurTube_TheOriginal]

I have to pair trazadone with lorazepam…not ideal and helps. If i were younger I’d exercise and do other things like i used to and in older age just anything to survive within my lessening capacities.

[@MicheleEngel]

Thank you for providing the information about your medical conditions as well as your experience with this particular drug. Without that context, readers can be misled or confused. I wish everyone was so careful with their comments.❤

[@speedysmoke]

I've been taking 150mg for about 7 yrs now. My neurologist prescribed to me. I was diagnosed with CIDP and I would wake up with bottom of my feet burning due to my nerve endings and neuropathy. I absolutely get my sleep without interruption of my feet burning. Thankfully no side effects and hope it stays that way.

[@kathyorourke9273]

I’ve been on trazadone for years and have done well with it. Initially I had to lie down when it started to take effect because of nausea. But that’s gone now. It doesn’t always work fast but it keeps me asleep all night.

[@IvyKittie]

I've been taking Trazodone for 30 years; 300 mg. No complaints as a sleep aid. For me, if I have a snack first and then take it. It's way more effective. Also with me, the effectiveness lasts exactly 4 hours. But now I am in the process of weaning myself off of it. One side effect that Trazodone has is the heart arrhythmia the Doc spoke of-- "Prolonged QT " I am also on Methadone, have been for 7 years now. First started on it to help me with opiate addiction. I have a very bad spine now, doctors can't operate and none of their pain relieving processes like SCS and pain pump. So for now, I can get some pain relief from the Methadone. If I went to a higher dose of methadone, I got that Prolonged Qt thing. So all in all, that's why I am quitting Trazodone. Hopefully, I will be able to increase the methadone. I will get EKG's to make sure.

[@loosechains2846]

Great video! Very informative, i was recently taken off of lorazepam and switched to trazadone it seems like i was a good choice

[@judeflowers2813]

I work for a neurologist and we prescribe it, particularly in the elderly. But even though this isn't a benzo, any kind of "downer" medication scares me. I've taken Valerian for decades for sleep and have recently added Melatonin at times. They are the only help I need. And I also take Neurontin with my highest dose being at night, so I very rarely have difficulty sleeping. I'm thankful.

[@heidih3048]

This isn't a "downer" medication like an opiate, barbiturate, or benzodiazepine.

[@JustMe-wh9hw]

I used Valerian for a time and it worked well but my Dr. warned me that my heart problem could be worsened by it. Herbals are great but we always should check to see if they are right for us as individuals. What works for one can be deadly for another.

[@pou618]

​@@JustMe-wh9hwDo you mean Valium? Valerian is a poison.

[@barbarahowell5492]

On this med my head was awake and my other parts were feeling paralyzed.So one was enough for me