Trazodone for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 2)

• relie...
• December 2, 2013

"I had previously tried Cipralex, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Abilify, lamotrigine, mirtazapine, and benzodiazepines for my persistent anxiety. I heard that trazodone was a "weak" antidepressant, but its anxiolytic properties work magic for me. Unlike the other medications I tried I have hardly experienced any side effects except for some grogginess in the mornings. While its sedating effects aren't strong for me (I take Seroquel/clonazepam if required to fall asleep during stressful periods), my anxiety during the day and night has subsided considerably."

• HQano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2015

"My daughter (age 12) tried Lexipro for severe anxiety (school refusal etc.) The Lexipro made her hallucinate black blobs and become depressed in addition to anxious. The root of her problem was ADD/Dyspraxia and a Reading Disorder that led to numerous negative school experiences. After researching different medications, her PCP and I zoned in on Trazodone to help her sleep and relax. It changed my daughter's life. This med, in addition to a nurturing and small private school has made a huge difference. She's not only functional but she is happy--no more meltdowns--and she thrives socially and academically. (She is 100 lbs and takes 1.5 tablets each night.)"

• Momma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2020

"I got on trazodone just recently literally Day 3 at half a pill I will begin a full pill this weekend. I am on it for anxiety, depression, and lack of SLEEP !! Well, it has kept me WIDE AWAKE & miserable. I work 12 hour shifts almost DAILY so when I get off and tend to the home I wanna SLEEP, so I took this pill it did NOT help or MAKE ME SLEEP !! So disappointed !! My dr said it’s not normal for it to make you stay awake considering what’s in it to help you sleep !!! Calling dr back and I am going to STOP IT ASAP, while I can. - sincerely sleepy PARENT"

• Anony...
• January 17, 2012

"So glad I found Trazodone for sleep and anxiety issues. I take 50mg at night and finally my constant "on the go" mind is quieted so I can relax and sleep. Have had no serious or disturbing side effects and I've take it for two months. I also take Ativan 1mg (for four years) 4 x's a day as needed. Since my second month started on Trazodone I don't have as much anxiety and can actually take an Ativan " as needed" when as before I was popping them like tic-tacs to get through my anxiety filled days and nights. But, as we all know, we are all different. Sidenote: I can't take SSRIs, they make feel worse. Don't know why."

• Kevroy...
• December 3, 2015

"I have had bouts of severe and at times crippling anxiety for over 20 years. Though I mastered recognition of severe anxiety and can skip the ER realizing I cannot die from a panic attack, the effects would still bring me physically to my knees. I failed to respect the source of anxiety: depression. However, the SSRIs out today like Zoloft, etc, are bad on your brain and totally destroy your libido. You eventually are robbed of sleep and the problems spiral: blood pressure, obesity, apnea. Trazadone solves both problems for me, mental depression, physical insomnia. Side effects for me are: muscle spasms/weakness, balance problems, dry eyes, left side throbbing headache and some mania. Hopeful for the future."

• Yotanka
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2015

"I was put on 50mg trazodone almost 4 weeks ago, for anxiety with the resultant insomnia. Within a few days, I felt much calmer and not worrying and getting worked up about simple things. It was day 10 before it really kicked in to help me sleep, I will sleep for maybe 2-3 nights in a row, then have a wakeful night, although I still feel rested after a few hrs sleep. All things considered, they are helping me a lot."

• ihate...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2015

"I've been using this drug for about 4 months to help combat insomnia and anxiety, and it works, but not in the best way... For insomnia, this is the ONLY drug that manages to knock me out for about 8 or 9 hours straight, but when you wake up the next morning, prepare to feel groggy and disoriented for at least 5 hours the next day, which is way to long to feel this way, IMHO. For anxiety, you don't feel ANY anxiety while on this drug, but that's because this drug makes you so groggy and tired that you can't really think of anything while on this drug. My advice, take this drug ONLY occasionally, not every night like I did. I'm quitting this drug tonight."

• Ophelia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2014

"I was prescribed Trazodone for anxiety, insomnia, and depression. It worked very well after the first week of the nausea and strange feelings that come with a new medicine. It helped me sleep, I was less depressed and found it easier to find things to look forward to. HOWEVER. If you are prone to side effects in psych meds, be careful. In less than two months my hair thinned to about half of what it was before. I have since quit and am taking supplements to help regrow my hair, and bathing in my own tears."

• Megoo...
• December 1, 2014

"I was put on this pill 100mg for anxiety and sleep issues. After two days of taking the pills I started to have angry and violent thoughts and feelings. My sleep didn't get any better either. I stopped taking after those two days."

• LUCY
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2020

"I have been using Nuzak for many years, started gaining weight and experienced some hair loss so my Dr prescribed Trazodone 50mg (30). I took my first pill last night before 8pm. Within 20 min's after taking the pill I started feeling a tingling sensation in my fingers, legs and feet. I looked at my husband and said there is something wrong with me. I then literally collapsed on the floor. HUBBY said I was unconscious for almost 10 min's . He explained that I felt cold and looked very pale and the weight of my body felt double than normal as he was trying to lift me up. Eventually I gasped for air and immediately started to vomit. I remember I felt weak and vulnerable (worst feeling ever)! "

• JPSMom
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2018

"My 13 year-old had such severe anxiety that she regularly refused to go to school. After taking Trazodone (50mg each night) her anxiety, hyper-sensitivity and morning vomiting stopped. She is now 15 and a very easy teenager in comparison to most. She is happy, has lots of friends and is getting good grades in school. She has a tougher skin and a maturity I never thought would come. This medication and a lot of love saved this girl. She is a little groggy in the morning but a cup of iced coffee easily fixes the fatigue."

• SADob
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

"Having taken this for a month I can say that it has been effective in relieving me of debiliating anxiety and made me a lot calmer. Highly effective for sleep. Side effects I've noticed are shaking, excessive sweeting, low appetite and a sort of 'hang over' in the morning. Began therapy recently which has helped and I would advise all other anxiety sufferers to try this too!"

• Dr Ph...
• December 10, 2016

"I wrote another review under insomnia but it is caused by anxiety. Trazodone has helped me out although I also take Zoloft during the day and I seem to be much better as well as I sleep at night after years of insomnia and anxiety the combination I feel is working. Of course most people can't take Trazodone during the day and I initially had side effects and on the first night fell into my dresser after getting up to use the bathroom. Initial dose was 150 mg so right away I cut it down to 75mg. I still had side effects such as tremors in the morning for a couple of hours and stopped taking it. After going back to very little sleep I tried it again taking only 50mg. The tremors went away after a few weeks. Now all good.THUMBS UP. TRY A MONTH"

• gotho...
• February 18, 2017

"They took me off valium after taking it for anxieties from a severe Traumatic brain injury while in the military. Now with there new rules they put me on trazodone for anxiety and wow its the worst thing a person can take. Read about all the dangers about the side effects from ssri's they are killing american vets especially. Please if you read this don't ever take a SSRI. I have done a lot of reading and found that antidepressants are horrible for a person. Even the scientist have said they made a mistake and they are not able to test the serotonin in a persons brain. So basically you are a guinea pig. They don't work and your addiction means no more sex!!! How can the drug companies make such a pill to help people when there the worst drug a person can take."

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2010

"I was prescribed this medication for anxiety because other anxiety medications caused insomnia. It definitely helps with the irritability I was experiencing. I sleep well if I take half of a 50mg pill. Unfortunately, when I take a whole pill, I have trouble sleeping. Despite not sleeping well, I usually have more energy and I am more productive the next day when I take a higher dose. I also noticed that when I'm taking this medication I sometimes have a hard time speaking, words come out jumbled! Overall, this medicine has the least amount of side effects of all the medications I've taken for anxiety (no appetite gain, no sexual side effects, no headaches or mood swings)."

• deelo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2013

"I have been on this medication for two months and it is a lifesaver. I take 50mg twice a day for anxiety, and 200mg before sleep for insomnia. Now I sleep 8-10 hours every night. The only side effect for me is a little dry mouth, and that is no big deal for me, especially with how well the 50mg twice a day handles my anxiety."

• Anonymous
• February 12, 2013

"A great medicine for restless legs syndrome, anxiety and restless mind. I take 50 mg before bed and sleep well, sometimes I still get restless but a wonderful relief the trazodone has made the night time so much better. "

• 87str...
• September 3, 2016

"Take 50mg at bedtime and rest well for a couple of hours then I I awake and have a bad time trying to get back to sleep. I sleep about an hour and go through the same thing again. I finally get back to sleep a couple hours later and get a couple more hours of sleep before awakening for the day."

• T CAS
• November 12, 2013

"I have had trouble sleeping for years now, especially during peri-menopausal phase. My doctor prescribed 50 mg of Trazadone and said I could go up as high as 100 mg if I wanted to. The drug really knocked me out -- I mean like 9 to 10 hours a night as I am only 5'2 at 120 pounds. So I dropped my dosage to just .25 mg per night and I sleep for a good 8.5 hours every single night. The problem I noted was I would have a cup or two of coffee in the morning around 9 a.m. and I would get SUPER dizzy and elevated blood pressure by like 10:30 a.m. and it would last until about 7 p.m., so I had to make the choice between sleep or my coffee in the morning and sleep won, of course. Take the lowest possible effective dosage."

• Klg
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2019

"I am on 150 mg of Zoloft per day to help me with anxiety. It helps. However, the 100 mg tablet of trazodone that I take nightly to help me sleep is a godsend! It stops my racing thoughts and feelings of panic. And now I sleep between six and seven hours per night. Such a relief. I hope it can help you too. By the way, I do get dry mouth. For myself, I feel it is a small price to pay for peace and rest. Do know that trazodone can have drug interactions with some people."

• Geezzzz
• November 15, 2013

"Have been on this medication for approx. 4.5 months. Was experiencing panic attacks, high anxiety, insomnia, depression, and peri menopausal mood swings to the point it was interfering with work. My dr. started me on 50mg and currently on 150mg per night. Initially, I would fall asleep half hour to an hour after taking this medication and sleep soundly for 9 - 11 hrs, Now, it takes up to 2 hours to fall asleep and I get 6 - 8 hours a night. Panic attacks stopped, anxiety minimal, mood swings occasionally out of control, depression no change. Occassional burning feeling in stomach lately. Feel the need for a review and additional assist with depression."

• diana
• July 6, 2016

"I can sleep finally. Great drug! I take 100 mg and Ill not go up to 150 like my dr said because Im sleeping good enough now. I take Zoloft in the morning and after almost 7 weeks I feel better and less anxious. I give it an 8 because I had low blood pressure the first few days and still have a bit hang over in the morning."

• Hammy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2019

"I suffer from anxiety and now on 150 mg of trazodone, I’ve always had trouble falling asleep but these knock you out within half a hour and get a full nights sleep, what people forget is anxiety and depression can only be helped so much by taking any pills and requires some will power, I usually go on a 2 mile walk in the morning and in the afternoon, drink plenty of water and also helps me lose a little weight . The only side effects I’ve had is the bad dreams but I wake up and feel good during the day unlike when before I started taking them."

• Sleep...
• October 17, 2011

"My doctor prescribed Trazodone for insomnia recently and it has helped better than any of the previous medicines prescribed. Elavil was 1st, but I still woke up throughout the night and in the morning had that groggy feeling in my head that was hard to shake. The Trazodone is working best if I take half before bed and when I wake in the middle of the night, I take the other half of a 50 mg tablet. I was taking Ambien and it made me sleepy enough to doze off, but I would wake up every 2 hours and had trouble falling back to sleep. So far, Trazodone is the best for me for insomnia. I still wake up after a few hours, but can go back to sleep after taking the other half. Hope this helps someone! I know how bad insomnia is!"

• Thelma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2023

"Trazadone made me worse. The anxiety, depression, and feeling of being overwhelmed were bad before but, after, they got worse. Before, I could drive and, on better days, meet friends in cafes. Now, I can’t leave the house alone. My husband takes me everywhere. I’m gripped with irrational fear 24/7. Dreams take me to childhood places that I don’t wish to revisit not that I dream much on 3-4 hrs of broken sleep per night. Was on 25mg for 12 nights, 50mg for 8 nights, 100mg for 19 nights, and 125 mg for 4 nights. A week after increasing to 100, I knew I’d struggle with this, and the next increase but I stuck with it. When I saw my GP I was experiencing very bad insomnia, had no appetite, had palpitations (brady 38 bpm, tachy 174 bpm for up to half an hour), internal tremors, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, etc. It was reduced by 25mg every third 3rd night but I was in crisis by day 7 of the reduction so took lorazepam to calm me down. Avoid at all costs or start slowly and think hard before increasing the dose."