November 17, 2006 - 11:09am
I recently went to the dr's and still am having trouble sleeping so he said to try trazodone. I have tried Lunesta,& other common sleeping pills to no avail. I read in the sheet that they provide you that this is a anti-depressant and was wondering if anyone has been on this and knows how it works.?? Any ideas anyone?
I also read that it cantake up to 4 weeks just to start working, I really cant see NOT sleeping for ANOTHER 4 weeks just for it NOT to work!!!!
Thanks all In advance!!!
Danielle
November 18, 2006 - 1:54am
#2
TRAZADONE FOR SLEEP
Danille many years ago I was prescribed Trazadone for sleep as well. It worked almost immediatley but I woke up very groggy and out of sorts. A friend of mine also took it at a lower dose and she was fine and it helped her sleep. In my experience for sleep results it should definetly not take 4 weeks. Good luck and hope you sleep well, I just went thru a period of not sleeping and my Doctor put me on Elavil which is an antidepressant but helps me sleep he started me on 25 mg and now I am taking 50mg, so if you notice the trazadone puts you to much "out of sorts" a suggestion might be to ask your Doctor about Elavil. Jamie
November 18, 2006 - 7:45am
#3
Trazadone
I have known people over the years that have had a wonderful response to this med used for sleep. My own sister took it & it helped her alot. though she did need a dose adjustment (lesser)& it worked very well for her. I hope you are well & this helps you.Your in my thoughts.Best of luck always!l
November 19, 2006 - 9:36pm
#4
i have been on this for
i have been on this for about a year and a half and it works great for me. i found it even harder to sleep without it after i started taking it though
November 20, 2006 - 2:17am
#5
Trazadone is a wonderful sleep aid!
Ive been to many Dr's for my Insomnia and Axiety problem. For the nerves I get 90 2mg QID prn (3x per day "As Needed *LOL*") and for the Insomnia Trazadone works great when the Benzos don't hit me hard enough to lay in the hay, taking a Trazadone 100mg tablet does the trick in about 20-60 minutes. However for being an Anti-Depresant it works wonders for sleep problems. Including giving me a full eight to even sometimes upto ten hours of blissful rest. So to my long answer I dont know exatly how Trazadone works but being one of its main side effects, I.E. Dizzines, and Sleepeness it seems to do the job beutfuly without having addictive side efects.
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EDITEDbyMOD3
November 20, 2006 - 3:02am
#6
Actually, QID is four times
Actually, QID is four times per day. TID is three times per day.
Not that it matters, just a clarification.
gtrplayer
November 21, 2006 - 12:42am
#7
Trazadone
Unfortunatly so far it hasn't done anything for me so on my next visit I will maybe ask for a higher dose or something else. As for taking it for more than or up to 4 weeks I do not see that as an issue and niether does the doctor. I have been trying all kinds of meds for the past year and consistantly, so until they find something that can work EVERY day(night) I guess I will keep trying!!
Thanks all for your responses
Danielle
December 2, 2006 - 5:30pm
#8
Trazadone
My pharmacist accidentally sent me home trazadone instead of tramadol- and I just thought it was another generic-ANYHOW- I was taking it in the same dosage- thinking it was tramadol- and it made me feel sick, didn't do shyte for pain- and all of a sudden I was sleeping 9-12 hrs. in a night- very unlike me. I went to here actually to look up the pills- found out it was trazadone. I got some good points in with the pharmacist when I did not turn her in for her mistake.
As far as working on insomnia- it worked on me right away- so I would tend to agree, that any waiting time for it to work, would be due to the antidepressant effects, and not the anti-insomnia effects.
*°*.¡.*°*.¡.*°"You are your own god, you are the master of your destiny,if you can remember The Truth. (Bek’Ti : ’Star Elder’).¡.*°*.¡.*°*.¡.
December 2, 2006 - 6:19pm
#9
TID Is 2x a day
2mg XANAX QID PRN = 2mg three times a day as needed __________________________
Not a DR once a X Benzo and Narcotic Addict
(edited by TeamPharmer)
December 2, 2006 - 8:35pm
#10
clarification
To clarify this for everyone as there seems to be quite a efw mistakes in this thread. This is how Dr.'s and pharmacies should write and read rx's
QD: once daily
BID: twice daily
TID: three times daily
QID: four times daily
QHS: at bedtime
PRN: as needed
Also where it says QD and QHS...the Q stands for every, kinda like when you see instructions for q4-6hrs etc.
Example using xanax 2mg like above. i-ii tablets po QID prn anxiety means take 1-2 rablets by mouth four times daily as needed for anxiety.
Also Xanax 2mg i-ii tabs po q6h prn anxiety would mean to take 1-2 tabs orally every 6 hours as needed for anxiety.
Hope this clears things up.
JeckPDX
December 10, 2006 - 12:48am
#11
2mg QID
2mg Xanax QID would be 2 milligrams, four times per day as needed for xxxx.
BID= 2x daily
TID=3x daily
QId=4x daily
Source: Medical/Surgical Nursing: An Integrated Approach
I know this is an old issue, but I missed it first time around.
gtrplayer
December 10, 2006 - 12:50am
#12
JeckPDX
I missed this post, good information. This is correct, and much more accurate. Now, get really fancy and post the latin translations.
Just kidding, hopefully people will see this chart pro re nata.
gtrplayer
December 10, 2006 - 1:32am
#13
Quote:Now, get really
Quote:
Now, get really fancy and post the latin translations
Here you go-
ante cibum- ac before meals
bis in die - bid twice a day
gutta - gt drop
hora somni - hs at bedtime
oculus dexter - od right eye
oculus sinister- os left eye
per os - po by mouth
post cibum - pc after meals
pro re nata - prn as needed
quaque 3 hora - q3h every 3 hours
quaque die- qd every day
quater in die- qid 4 times a day
ter in die- tid 3 times a day
December 10, 2006 - 3:01am
#14
Ha, I didn't think anyone
Ha, I didn't think anyone would actually do it. touche!(to-shay) so someone doesn't get the wrong idea.
gtrplayer
December 10, 2006 - 7:35am
#15
a few months ago, i post all
a few months ago, i post all this information and a bit more on this thread.
check out http://www.pharmer.org/node/4276
all thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical advice. i am not a doctor nor a pharmacist. all medical questions should be answered by a licensed pharmacist, doctor, or primary care manager.
December 10, 2006 - 9:26am
#16
Show off,Just kidding. I
Show off,
Just kidding. I remembered that post and tried to dig it up before posting mine but couldn't find it.
December 10, 2006 - 11:23am
#17
i wasnt sure if it was the
i wasnt sure if it was the same or name. in all reality, i knew i had posted somthing very similar a while back. nevertheless Kudos to You Incognito for digging up your own information. you are one of the few (unlike myself) who arent afraid to do a bit of research.
all thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical advice. i am not a doctor nor a pharmacist. all medical questions should be answered by a licensed pharmacist, doctor, or primary care manager.
December 10, 2006 - 6:04pm
#18
TRAZADONE & SLEEP
DANIELLE-ok I envy you in living in the lovely state of Florida-Warm
December 11, 2006 - 11:42pm
#19
Hi
I will male a mention to the Dr about the mind racing, I hadn't thought to say it that way & didn't want to say I felt anxious when I was trying to sleep but that's exactly how I feel. It's like as soon as I lay down my heart beats faster and I can now hear the thoughts going through my head and I can't focus. As for the darkness I KNOW that works cause I cannot fall asleep with anything but the sound of the fan, however if the fan is off it's harder to fall asleep. And I never have any lights when I sleep I know that it drives my husband crazy when I can still hear him playing the xbox and it's really low. He says I have supersonic hearing!! LOL
Oh and so far they do not work. I do have an appointment on Thursday so I will mention the racing mind and see what he says. Thanks for your thoughts I will let you know how that goes
Danielle ~~~ in the lovely state of Florida
*** All replies to questions/comments are of my own opinion. I do not and have not ever worked in the medical field.
December 11, 2006 - 11:48pm
#20
Danielle, Good luck
Danielle,
Good luck with your doc appointment. Let him know about the mind racing thing. Maybe something like Lunesta can help. I don't know much about this drug, other than it is supposed to be very unlikely to cause dependence. Good luck, and let us know what you find out.
gtrplayer
December 12, 2006 - 12:24am
#21
Lunesta
Lunesta was the med I was on before he tried these so I know they won't work. I think I just may be immune to sleep meds, almost like they do the opposite?? Who knows, But I will let ya know!!
Danielle ~~~ in the lovely state of Florida
*** All replies to questions/comments are of my own opinion. I do not and have not ever worked in the medical field.
December 12, 2006 - 2:56am
#22
I have heard some good
I have heard some good things about Rozerem in patients that haven't had much success with other sleep meds. You can read the prescribing PDF here. Plus, the drug reps have been pushing it like crazy so the doctor likely has many samples he can give you.
December 12, 2006 - 7:18am
#23
my doctor gave me a bunch of
my doctor gave me a bunch of its sample packets. a little green box that has 3 pills in it. it is on my list of pills to photo.
all thoughts and opinions expressed are those of my own and should not be mistaken for medical advice. i am not a doctor nor a pharmacist. all medical questions should be answered by a licensed pharmacist, doctor, or primary care manager.
December 12, 2006 - 9:02am
#24
SLEEP/MIND RACING
GOOD MORNING-GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!! Danielle, to my knowledge in referance to Klonopin for sleep.I was told that it allows you to go through all the very important sleep cycles(ie. REM etc.) The fan is called"WHITE NOISE", I know that sounds weird, but it is beneficial to alot of people -especially new babies. Mind racing is really hard -no matter how TIRED you are-man once you hit the sheets and pillow the mind starts racing.I sympathise with you and in some individuals it is a symptom of on going depression. God bless you & keep us posted. Oh by the way I have been on the same dose of klonopin for over 10 years. Sleep is so important to us all, please keep us posted -let me know-Teri
December 12, 2006 - 11:33am
#25
Sleep aids
I actually found this site by accident. My wife is bi-polor and has taken Trazadone. My problem is lack of sleep also. My wife can't work so I am the sole provider now and our debt didn't change, so you can see where I am going with this. I experience the mind racing and all that has been mentioned above. I have tried ambian, Lunesta, and they don't even touch me. Actually maybe just the opposite effect. I am 50 and I can remember my parents and grandparents taking meds that seemed to knock them out within 30 min. What happened to these meds. that used to work so well. Are the newer meds being pushed so hard that the doctors won't write them anymore? They took them for yrs. and the only thing I can think that changed was they may have had the dosage upped over the yrs. Anyway I didn't think about trying the Trazadone.Maybe I will try that for a few nights. Thanks for listening and any response is appreciated.
ghall
December 12, 2006 - 5:03pm
#26
Most of the meds that were
Most of the meds that were used back then have been replaced by 'safer' alternatives. Barbiturates replaced by Benzos, Benzos replaced by some of the newer treatments (ambien, lunesta, Rozerem, etc) Many of those drugs had high possibilities for dependence and some aren't even legal anymore.
A lot of times a psychiatrist will try the ambien, lunesta, etc route for awhile. But from what I hear one of the most beneficial treatment options for the 'mind racing' thing is a low-dose atypical/mild antipsychotic such as Seroquel. It helps to 'shut the mind down' at night allowing the person to get to sleep rather than using a sedative type drug.
December 12, 2006 - 5:55pm
#27
I'm sure I'm going to spell
I'm sure I'm going to spell this incorrectly, but I remember when Paxil came out and one if it's main points of treatment were "rumenating thoughts", I guess just a fancy term for mind racing, and usually thinking about the same thing over and over. I know when I had my wreck, and they prescribed Paxil for the Anxiety/Tension I had following it, I slept like a log. They went from 20 to 30mgs, and it knocked me out cold. I hated it, and even more so couldn't stand the side effects of the SSRI medications. I know an SSRI is not an atypical anti-depressant, but this was just my experience.
gtrplayer
December 14, 2006 - 4:20pm
#28
update
OK I just got back in the house from my daily duties. I did got to the Dr and let him know about the mind racing plus some added or more intense pain. BUT all he did was add some duragestic(sp?) patches to my other pain meds and said to keep trying the trazadone for another 30 days. SO I guess we will try again next session. I suppose he didn't want to change or add more medication after the patches. Anyway thank you all for your in-site on this subject I really appreciate all your thoughts and care!! This site and all it's fellow posters are very awesome and I am grateful for all of it!
Danielle ~~~ in the lovely state of Florida
*** All replies to questions/comments are of my own opinion. I do not and have not ever worked in the medical field.
October 1, 2008 - 11:03am
#29
TRAZODONE for sleep
Danielle,
I have always had issues with anxiety and sleep. Having a Father who was a Physician in the '70's allowed me to be a "test patient" for any and all "Physician Samples" he would be given by the drug companies.
Not the best thing for a developing adolescent, but I certainly learned early in life that addiction and withdrawl from most prescription drugs (especially in my case schedule III pain killlers, anti-anxiety/sedatives or sleeping pills) can sometimes be worst than any non-drug symptoms you are hoping to treat.
Nothing like a good narcotic to get you to sleep, but after regular dosing for a period, forget ever experiencing natural sleep again!
I still have issues with anxiety and insomnia (and even mild depression), but have found TRAZODONE to be very effective at helping me relax and quickly fall asleep.
Alcohol and TRAZODONE should be avoided. 50mg after dinner (never on an empty stomach!) have allowed me to want to go to bed shortly after!
AMBIEN CR may be something you want to ask your Physician about, since its controlled release allows for longer sedation (6 to 8 hours as opposed to 4 to 6 hours for AMBIEN). If you can bear the foul taste in your mouth in the morning, LUNESTA is another option.
I advise against any "narcotic" sleep aid, especially if you consume alcohol, since I consider that to be an oncoming "train wreck" (been there, done that!).
I would also suggest you discuss with your Physician (or simply take inventory yourself) and get to the underlying issue of why you may have touble sleeping, whether it be certain activities or consumption of caffiene/ sugars/ alcohol before bedtime, that could be rescheduled for a different time in the day, or even eliminated.
I hope this helps. I empathize with your situation. If you can get to the point of not relying on pills to do what your body should do naturally, please share what works! At age 50, I still haven't gotten over that hurdle.
October 1, 2008 - 12:26pm
#30
I also tried Trazedone for
I also tried Trazedone for sleep and I had strange side affects, it did make me sleepy but I hated the way it made me feel. I then went to amitrypteline which works just fine without the sideaffects that I had with the Trazedone. I also was RX's diazepam before either which I stopped taking because of possible dependency
October 1, 2008 - 6:36pm
#31
Trazadone
My doctor gave me Trazadone in the beginning of my pain management treatment for muscle spasms. I filled the script and since it was prescribed for before bedtime took one that night. I think about 20 minutes later I could barely get from my couch in my livingroom upstairs to my bed. I had the most overwhelming feeling of sleep and did not think I would be able to walk on my own. Needless to say my husband had to carry me and I slept for about 12 hours straight. When I woke up I was still groggy and decided no more Trazadone for me. I also take Opana 10 mg x2 daily along with Percocet 10 for break through so I am no stranger to meds. I hadn't taken either of the latter two meds for hours before the trazadone so it wasn't any mixed reaction, that stuff is just plain strong. However if you are looking for sleep and it sounds like you are, this is your pill. Good luck, personally did not like the stuff.
June 11, 2009 - 5:52pm
#32
trazadone
i have just finished my second week on trazadone for sleep after taking ambien for years, the groggy feeling in the a.m. went away after a few days and i have no trouble at all sleeping now, it works great so far...
June 12, 2009 - 1:32am
#33
I've tried Trazadone a few
I've tried Trazadone a few times and it works pretty good. The groggienss isnt as bad after a few uses...
Trazodone is an antidepressant, but it is sometimes prescribed off-label for sleep.
The info referring to the '4 weeks to work' is if it is being used for depression, not insomnia.