Posted by KimberlyDi on January 21, 2004, at 11:38:07
In reply to Re: Sleep Aids OTC and others Kimberly, posted by Steve3211 on January 20, 2004, at 12:45:32
I've taken Trazadone with Effexor but not Lexapro. It was effective to counter-act Effexor's insomnia side effect but not Effexor plus Strattera. Trazadone prescribed for insomnia is a lower dosage than when prescribed for depression. I have no problems with it. Take it only when you know that you won't be driving anywhere. The sedative effect can be strong. I recommend starting at 50mg first before going to 100mg. When I first started taking it, if I had to get up in the night, I felt extremely dizzy. I had to cut the pills in half (100mg pill) for about a week before I could take 100mg with no problem.
My husband rarely takes his trazadone because it makes it difficult for him to wake up in the morning. i wake up "bright-eyed and bushy-tailed", ready to go. drugs affect everyone differently.
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