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Key takeaways: Trazodone is a medication that’s FDA approved to treat depression
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Trazodone is an FDA-approved medication to treat depression, although it has also been used to treat anxiety and insomnia
Trazodone may cause a decrease in blood pressure, especially in older adults and in people who
The risk of withdrawal symptoms is increased if the antidepressant is stopped suddenly after regular administration for 8 weeks or more
Starting dose: 150 mg in divided doses daily
When using trazodone for sleep, the drug is given at low doses—typically between 25 to 100 milligram (mg)—which reduces the risk of drug tolerance and daytime sleepiness
Daily dosage may be increased in 50-mg increments every 3 or 4 days based on patient’s response and tolerance
You could have more side effects
This in turn allows you to function more normally and cope better
But in some cases your doctor may start you on a lower dose of 100mg to reduce the chance of side effects
These symptoms are sometimes referred to as withdrawal
Trazodone can make you sleepy because it affects chemicals in your brain associated with wakefulness
27 per 100 person-years) had a higher risk of falls compared with zolpidem extended-release (2
The dose may be increased by 50 mg/day every 3 to 4 days
Common dosages include 150 mg, 100 mg, and 50 mg tablets and extended-release tablets
Aside from this, there is no surefire way to prevent discontinuation syndrome
Take trazodone as directed
Some patients experience light to moderate impairment after taking trazodone
The choice of using trazodone or Ambien is really dependent on the particular needs of the person being treated, their medical history, and the other medications they