Still waking up throughout night, but I don't like feeling zombie-like in the morning. First three days took 50mg; then 100mg for 10-12 days; past 3 days took 25mg. Couldn't sleep at all last night. Will I be affected by withdrawal side effects after taking it for only 2-1/2 weeks?
How do I get off trazodone? Been taking for 2-1/2 wks for insomnia?
Question posted by sdgal36 on 22 Nov 2011
Last updated on 17 November 2016
5 Answers
Inactive
25 April 2013
If you took it for sleep it'll be ok. Go slow. It's not such a long time you were not on it. I was about 6years and did ok. Good for you'
Inactive
24 April 2013
It would help to taper slowly and then take care of yourself and relax. It's a process but if you want drug off it will wear off. Could try melatonim for help and sleep comes back. My doctor said its out of your body in two or three days. Taking care of yourself helps. Specially if it was for sleep'. My best
dskurth
24 Nov 2011
Let me know hw it goes. Been on 50mg for 2.5 weeks and would like to. Get off of it. Going natural and not ths damm pharma where you have to ween off of drugs. That is addiction to me...
sdgal36
2 Dec 2011
I took Trazadone for a little more than 3 weeks. I started out at 50mg, then increased to 100mg for about 10 days. I began having allergic reactions (rapid heart beat, tingling hands/feet) which would last 6-7 hours. Obviously, it didn't help me sleep. I decreased to 50mg for a few days; then down to 25mg. My doctor said that with only 25mg doses, I could stop taking it without a problem. The first night without the drug I still didn't sleep much. However, each night after that I began to sleep progressively more each night. Last night, I quickly went to sleep and slept continuously for at least 5 or 6 hours.
I suggest reducing any stress in your life, get plenty of exercise, drink lots of water, no alcohol/sugery stuff, watch TV that makes you laugh, do stress-reducing breathing exercises (7/11 breathing technique), and try not to worry about sleep. Give it time.
I learned that I could function the next day with very little sleep. Although I didn't feel very good, I could still function. Keep a sleep diary to track your sleeping. That helped me to figure out worked and what didn't. GOOD LUCK!
Inactive
20 April 2013
Sometimes that's how it works. After .25 for two days I stopped and it's been 20 days. Every day better and feel great. A headache is not a big deal. Melatonim helped. 2.5. So this works as the insomnia was the problem. It can be done. But sometimes we need medical advice. Good luck!
smileyhappy
24 Nov 2011
I just cut down myself off trazodone. I was taking 150mg. I slowed down to 100, 50 then 25 for a week each. Like Pledge said you are probably withdrawing. I am still taking 25mg of it because I have problems sleeping through the night. Although I was taking it for 4 years. Try taking Melatonin 3mg for awhile after doing 25 mg of Trazodone. Hope this helps you.
mariaarguello
17 Nov 2016
I will try to get off of it. I have been taking trazodone for 3 years. I will domit as you did, 100, 50, 25 per each week. A doctor told me to try 10 Mgs of Melatonin, plus research shows that by taking 10 mgs., less chance to get Alzheimer's. Thanks for the tip!
Inactive
22 Nov 2011
Hi sdgal36. You are going to feel some withdrawls. You might want to increase back to 50mg for a few days, say possibly another 4 to 5, then drop it back down to 25 mg. You went to to quickly from the 100 straight down to 25. Thats how I'd do it. Other people will give thier point of view. Trazodone either, people easily stop it, with no major if any problem, or its the opposite. The side effects of withdrawl are felt, and quickly. Its not a benzodiazepine as you know. I was on it for a time and had no real problem. It really varies from one person to another. Best of wishes,
sdgal36
22 Nov 2011
Thank you for your help. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday morning. I didn't like the side effects of the medicine. It made my heart race and my hands/feet felt odd. Not to mention not being able to think straight in the morning.
Inactive
22 Nov 2011
I understand. Thanks for your update. Have a great Thanksgiving, be well,
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