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Re: Can someone tell me about trazodone?

Posted by silvercoin on August 10, 2006, at 8:07:23

In reply to Can someone tell me about trazodone?, posted by Deneb on August 9, 2006, at 21:27:53

> My pdoc just gave me a script for 10x50mg trazodone. She says it's used for sleep and is an antidepressent. I'm going to take it for my trip in New York. I know for sure I will have problems sleeping.
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> Does it really work for sleep?
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> What should I expect on this med?
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> Anyone know why she gave me trazodone instead of sleep meds like Ambien?
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> I guess my pdoc is not anti-med after all. LOL What was I thinking? How can a pdoc be anti-med?
>
> Deneb*
>
>


My GP does not care much for Ambien and similar drugs and would also be more likely to prescribe trazodone. That also happens to be my own viewpoint, as trazodone is a more conservative and less expensive alternative to things like Ambien and Lunesta. However, if trazodone did not work, I certainly think a prescription for Ambien or Lunesta might be in order, but I would suggest these drugs should be used rather sparingly and not for extended time periods.

Todd


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