Trazodone for Depression User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Raldesy
Reviews for Trazodone
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2021
"I took 25 mg of Trazodone for the first time less than 24 hours ago, and wow, this sucks. Honestly, it feels like a rough hangover the next day. Within an hour of taking it before bed, my muscles were twitching and my heart rate was around 90 bpm just laying in bed. I woke up groggy, dizzy, and nauseous, and my muscles felt all weak and messed up - I fell back in bed just standing up. Throughout the day, the twitches have gone away, but the headache is rough and the nausea is that constant almost-going-to-throw-up nausea. I was prescribed to take Trazodone along with 200 mg Bupropion XR, so I’m not sure how much of this could be drug interactions or minor serotonin syndrome. Anyways, I can’t find an antidepressant that works, but I would recommend starting elsewhere and taking Trazodone as a last resort."
- Jas...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 12, 2021
"I have been taking 50 mg of Trazodone for a couple of weeks now and had to raise it tonight to 100 mg. After around 30 minutes, my mouth is so dry and my nose feels totally blocked, so I'm breathing with my mouth open. Is this a side effect and will it go away once I take these for another few days, or should I drop back to 50 mg for a while? Anyone help?"
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- November 10, 2017
"This is the worst! I had traumatic dreams, and I already suffer from PTSD and major depression. It took me hours to fall asleep, and I had horrible constipation too. I give this an F in my grade book. I’m now on both Seroquel and Zoloft, minus some minor side effects, they get A’s."
- Khp...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 21, 2021
"After suffering with postnatal depression, chronic insomnia being the most prominent symptom, my GP prescribed me this to try. I was only given 50 mg to start off with. Took it 30 mins before my usual bedtime, but it didn’t knock me out like I hoped. Worse was that I had a hungover feeling all the following day, I felt like I’d been hit with a tranquilizer and spent all day lying around. As I look after my daughter, I can’t keep on taking this long-term to see if the sedation lessens, it’s not feasible for me, and I’ll have to try something else."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 15, 2021
"Made me horribly depressed. I didn't take it last night. Long story short, I woke up before 12 p.m. I've been scared thinking I had major depression or something really serious. Trazodone is disgusting."
- Soo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2025
"I noticed that a higher percentage of people taking trazodone are also taking other medication. I'm on my 21st day of trazodone tonight for depression and insomnia. I started on 50 mg, then 1 week later went up to 100 mg. Not a lot of people on here are mentioning that this medication takes 4 to 6 weeks to kick in. My sleep is all over the place. I have had many sleepless nights, but the past few nights I'm getting 6 hours on and off. I'm going to wait and see how the next few days go, then speak to my psychiatrist."
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- February 2, 2015
"I have suffered with anxiety and insomnia for 15 years. Trazodone with mirtazapine has changed my life for the better. I give it a 10 out of 10."
- YIa...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 18, 2014
"Makes me sweat at night tons but get a full 8 hours sleep now. Dry mouth. That's it."
- Sta...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- August 16, 2015
"In the beginning, I felt no difference. After two weeks or 10 days, I felt the medication working. It helped me relax, fall asleep, and reduce anxiety."
- Ros...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 18, 2019
"I suffer from anxiety and depression. After trying many other prescribed medicines, I finally found trazodone, which is the one that works for me."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 20, 2023
"Nothing else worked for depression and insomnia for 8 years. This drug changed my life. I would easily stay on it for the rest of my life if it keeps working."
- Gel...
- August 23, 2016
"I'm on Celexa 40 mg, and my doctor added trazodone 50 mg, and I feel the difference. I feel a lot better and happier, sleeping the whole night."
- Anonymous
- July 25, 2008
"It has worked so far for me, and I would recommend it to anyone suffering with depression."
- The...
- December 28, 2022
"Been taking this for a month, it took my craving for alcohol away. I slept better, and I am no longer depressed. I will take this medication for the rest of my life. Ian, 64 years old."
- Anonymous
- September 24, 2010
Trazodone "I like it. I didn't notice side effects like the other medicines I tried."
- nau...
- February 9, 2013
Trazodone "Trazodone felt good at night, and I slept well, but I would be so nauseous the next day that all I could eat was crackers and drink 7-Up, and I got the poops."
- Mar...
- November 25, 2014
"I am going to start this medication tonight, and by reading these reviews, I am so hopeful. Thank you to everyone who has posted the good and the bad!"
- San...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 25, 2019
"I am a waitress, and since I have been taking trazodone, I feel I can't remember stuff. I'm tired all the time, dry mouth, weird dreams. I would rather be depressed."
- 200...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 10, 2021
"I take trazodone 100 mg for depression and sleep insomnia. It works really well! Haven’t had any side effects on it, and I feel better. Overall, I’m very happy with the results."
- The...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 31, 2022
"I was suicidal, depressed, and quit alcohol, trazodone took the urge away. I am not suicidal, and this drug is the best. Remember, everybody - alcohol is awful."
- tes...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 12, 2020
"Made my depression worse, also weight gain, anxiety, did nothing at all for sleep. TERRIBLE MEDICATION."
- Ter...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 18, 2023
"Wow. This medicine helps me sleep, but the dreams are horrible. Not to mention, I feel like I’m losing my mind. I can’t stop thinking, and it’s like thinking in circles."
- ker...
- February 17, 2010
"I had trazodone for about two months, and it really helped me. I'm a lot calmer and a lot more relaxed, but did good for me."
- Lio...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 7, 2019
"6 hours of good sleep."
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