Trazodone for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 2)

• ext...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2013

"I've been on trazodone for three weeks. I also take Klonopin 2 milligrams and 1 x 100 mg of trazodone. It does help with sleep, no doubt. I'm a sufferer for over 16 years, so this definitely works. It stops the thinking, the worrying, and eventually it knocks you out. The problem I have is that I feel so lethargic. I'm tired after sleeping seven plus hours after consumption. My eyes are red and hard to open. I want to sleep and this does the trick. However, I hate feeling tired all day. I gave it an eight because in terms of sleep and anxiety, it does the job. But the side effect of feeling tired all day is unbearable."

• Ano...
• 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 taken 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 me feel worse. Don't know why."

• HQa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2015

"My daughter (age 12) tried Lexapro for severe anxiety (school refusal, etc.). The Lexapro 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 zeroed 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.)"

• Yot...
• 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 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 hours of sleep. All things considered, they are helping me a lot."

• Kev...
• 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. Trazodone 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."

• JPS...
• 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, hypersensitivity, 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."

• Dr ...
• 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. 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. I initially had side effects and, on the first night, fell into my dresser after getting up to use the bathroom. The initial dose was 150 mg, so right away I cut it down to 75 mg. 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 50 mg. The tremors went away after a few weeks. Now, all good. THUMBS UP. TRY A MONTH"

• dee...
• 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
• 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)."

• SAD...
• 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 debilitating anxiety and made me a lot calmer. Highly effective for sleep. Side effects I've noticed are shaking, excessive sweating, low appetite, and a sort of 'hangover' in the morning. Began therapy recently which has helped, and I would advise all other anxiety sufferers to try this too!"

• Anonymous
• February 12, 2013

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

• T C...
• November 12, 2013

"I have had trouble sleeping for years now, especially during peri-menopausal phase. My doctor prescribed 50 mg of Trazodone 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."

• Oph...
• 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."

• 87s...
• September 3, 2016

"Take 50mg at bedtime and rest well for a couple of hours. Then, 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 of hours later and get a couple more hours of sleep before awakening for the day."

• iha...
• 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 too 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."

• Gee...
• November 15, 2013

"Have been on this medication for approx. 4.5 months. Was experiencing panic attacks, high anxiety, insomnia, depression, and perimenopausal mood swings to the point it was interfering with work. My doctor started me on 50mg and currently on 150mg per night. Initially, I would fall asleep half an hour to an hour after taking this medication and sleep soundly for 9 - 11 hours. 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. Occasional burning feeling in stomach lately. Feel the need for a review and additional assist with depression."

• 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."

• Sle...
• October 17, 2011

"My doctor prescribed Trazodone for insomnia recently, and it has helped better than any of the previous medicines prescribed. Elavil was first, 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 two 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!"

• dia...
• July 6, 2016

"I can sleep finally. Great drug! I take 100 mg, and I'll not go up to 150 like my doctor said because I'm 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 of a hangover in the morning."

• Ham...
• 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 an hour and get a full night's sleep. What people forget is anxiety and depression can only be helped so much by taking any pills and requires some willpower. 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 are the bad dreams, but I wake up and feel good during the day, unlike before I started taking them."

• Kri...
• May 13, 2018

"I started taking 50 mg at night for sleep. I was told that for anxiety/depression, the therapeutic dose is much higher. I disagree, I have noticed a difference, not just in my sleep, but in the way I think about things-more logically. Last night, I started to have extreme anxiety/paranoia. I decided to take my dose early so I would be knocked out, ending the thoughts. It didn't knock me out-maybe it was too early to take it, or maybe I was too anxious. But it did help me calm down, think rationally, and I was able to focus more. I think it's great, if I'm tired and can't sleep, it knocks me out. If I don't need sleep and I'm getting anxiety, it calms me down and helps me think clearly-not like I'm high from a benzo. I think this is a good med to try in different situations and see what/how/when it works. Only bad thing: I skipped it one night, thinking because I had to be up earlier, I would be tired the next day. I had like a rebound effect-I was up ALL night."

• pas...
• January 14, 2020

"I started taking it about 3-4 months ago, at first, I loved it, and it helped me sleep through the night. It’s less effective at keeping me asleep, but I now have terrible dizziness and vertigo during the day and have started having terrible panic attacks. I will be cutting my dosage in half, and then I’m never taking this again."

• Dee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 12, 2019

"I started taking Trazodone as my anxiety was so bad it was keeping me from sleeping. I started small, taking only half of the 50 mg pill, and worked my way up to a level I now take every night. I never exceed one and a half pills, though, I found that if I take too much, waking up the next morning is rough, and I feel like a zombie. But all in all, my sleep schedule has been regular since I started taking Trazodone. There are even some nights where I don't have to take it at all, especially since starting therapy. I enjoy the fact that Trazodone isn't addictive."

• LUC...
• 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 doctor prescribed trazodone 50mg (30). I took my first pill last night before 8 p.m. Within 20 minutes 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. My husband said I was unconscious for almost 10 minutes. 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)."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2011

"Having taken other medications in the past for severe anxiety, my experiences did vary from sleeplessness to complete and utter loopiness (without control of all my mental faculties). This medicine, taken at night, however, I had noticed that the adjustment takes about ten to fifteen days, is absolutely wonderful, and very effective for my condition. My only regret is that I hadn't discovered it five years ago."