What is your experience with Trazodone?

I have only been on it for 2 days at 50 mg. I feel nauseous. I don't want to take it anymore. I have been nauseous most of today.

I started out with 50 msg, and now I'm taking 150. I don't fall asleep as easy as I used to. I am building up a tolerance to it again. Guess the doc will up it next time I see him. Still gives me the "hangover " feeling.
Good luck on your quest .

Hi, Groovy! I agree with Jimmy. My husband has been taking trazodone for sleep/anxiety for about 2 1/2 years. with excellent results. He did initially start at 50mg and gradually had to increase it to 150mg.
As long as he goes to bed and gets a good 8 hours of sleep he's fine the next day.
PS, no side effects!
Best regards and good luck to you, Cammy.

Trazodone is a non narcotic medication. I have used it on and off for 10 to 15 years. The others that responded say they feel like they have a hangover in the morning, you should give your self 6 to 8 hours of sleep and you should be fine in the morning. Please let us know how you feel after 1 or 2 nights of taking it.

Good Luck

I took Trazodone for sleep and it was very effective. But, I did feel hungover the next morning and had a hard time waking up quickly. It is mild and fairly safe.

I take it for sleep off and on as needed. It will build up a tolerance so it works great for a while then your body gets used to it. I can't say anything negative about it though.

I was given 50 mg Trazadone for sleep and anxiety, but I have to cut it in half otherwise I feel like a zombie the next day. If I'm having restless arms, I take half and then the other half later in the day or evening. I do notice that I don't get any side affects other than tiredness and have never had withdrawal from it. I hope this helps you. Please let us know how you are doing! Hugs

To Groovycammy- I too have been prescribed Trazodone by my GP for sleeping. I take 150mg approximately one hour before bed. As a sleeping aid I find Trazodone to be effective.
As a antidepressant Trazodone is one of the older antidepressants still on the market. If you do intend to use Trazodone as an antidepressant don't be surprised if your doctor give you a higher dose for depression.
Best of luck
bestpup

Groovy; Yes I agree with Janie, We are all different and medications well sometimes work differently on many of us. But this has been used for years without much problems at all. I also only used it as a sleeping pill too. I do know some people do take it during the daytime but I could not handle it The best is to try it at the time the doctor said. And many times remember when you first start a new medication it may make you a bit more sedated until your body get used to it so if it's at night you may have kind of a hangover the first day or two. Good luck to you

Hi Groovycammy-
I can only tell you my experience. I took it for sleep. If I took it during the day it made me tired. It is suppose to be non-addictive. I had no side effects, but I did built up a tolerance after a while and it stop working. Best way to find out if it works is to try it.
Hope it works for you :)