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Robin...my feelings on trazodone

Posted by Jaded on August 29, 2002, at 12:32:41

In reply to Re: Other meds I have tried, posted by Robin.d.j on August 27, 2002, at 19:45:49

> I have been really depressed and have even thought about killing myself , thats how bad I feel since I started taking effexor XR ..not to mention total isolation...I suggested to my doctor when I first went to see him prescribing me trazodone ..do you think it might help me ...I don't know what to do ..see my lower thead and then you might see where I am right now??? Thank you
> First, let me comment on Effexor XR. It can be very stimulating (especially for the first few weeks) and can cause agitation. I have taken it and felt it was one of the better anti-depressants as far as response goes, but a lot of people need Ativan or Klonopin along with it to "take the edge off." You asked about my opinion of trazodone (AKA Desyrel). I took it for almost a year (along with Prozac) as an anti-depressant, and then years later as a sleep aid. Most studies have shown trazodone to be a rather weak anti-depressant, and I would agree with this assessment. I does have *prominent* sedative effects. It made me feel very drowsy...but I still didn't fall or stay asleep. As far as your using it to combat suicidal depression goes...I would not recommend it. I would try something with a stronger antidepressant effect. If you are dead against Effexor, I would try Remeron. It was the best (and fastest) antidepressant I have ever used.
> Robin


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