Is Trazodone non-habit forming?

11 Feb 2012

Hello tomis. Trazadone isn't habit forming in the sense of a benzodiazepine. Most people who take it for sleeping are very satisfied in that it gives them a sound nights sleep. But there are people that given when its time to stop taking it, have a difficult time of it. If you find when its time to quit taking it, you are having a rough go of it, then you and your doctor could plan out a taper, to ease those side effects. I was on it for several years and found it to be a help for my insomnia. Best wishes to you,pledge

11 Feb 2012

Hi, obviously lack of sleep can be a major cause of depression. Is it JUST the lack of sleep getting you down, or the diagnosis you have had and/or maybe other issues? Do you have anyone you can talk to/confide in about how you are feeling? Talking/counselling, is often very productive in lifting your mood, and sharing your burdens can actually help some people to feel more relaxed and then sleep better. Forgive me if this advice isn't appropriate. But it sounds like you are dealing with quite a lot at the moment. I didn't used to believe that talking about my problems or concerns would help me feel any better, but over the years it really has helped. You can ask your doctor to refer you to a professional, if you think it would be useful. Maybe you are already doing this, i just wanted to make the suggestion.

11 Feb 2012

Hi Tomis,

I have been on Trazadone for 5 years. The doctor told me it was not habit forming. I cut down my mg because I sleep better now. If you cut it down 25mg per week until you want to get off. It is much easier.

Good luck and take care,

Smileyhappy

11 Feb 2012

12 Feb 2012

I too have recently been put on Trazodone 150mg. I tried a week of 150mg ea night with no help at all. Then he upped the dose to 300mg ea night, still nothing. I have been on 450mg a night for 3 nights now. I am able to fall asleep easier but still have the problem of waking an hour later without being able to get back to sleep. I have been told its okay to take the dose I'm taking and continue as long as it's helping. My problem is I have a very difficult time finding meds that work, and when I do, my body adapts before the next refill. So I too worry about what I take, the dose and it becoming habit forming. Good luck with the Trazodone, I hope you get some relief, without sleep my depression peaks as well.