Trazodone and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ins...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 10, 2019

For Insomnia "Very pleased with trazodone. About an hour after taking it, I fall asleep and sleep throughout the night. I am less depressed and anxious as well. It initially gave me headaches and made me very groggy the next day, but these both went away after a week or two. Added bonus, it's reversed the loss of libido/sexual dysfunction caused by SSRIs. Side effects: dry nose/mouth and heartburn."

• Eze...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2019

For Insomnia "I’ve taken this for insomnia, caused by anxiety since years ago. Got a bit hooked to benzos in the past, and now I was scared as anything of any pill. I knew the first days were going to be hard, and they were, even starting with 25 mg. I woke up at 4 a.m. every night for the first week, couldn’t go back to sleep. Dry mouth, dizziness, anxiety, headache, etc. On the 7th and 8th day, I took 50 mg, and it was even worse. I felt pretty sick and decided to go back to 25 mg. That same night, I slept pretty well, and it’s been like that for another 3 nights so far. Keep taking it for a couple of weeks, it might be worth it."

• Bra...
• March 19, 2017

For Insomnia "I took trazodone for a few months without any side effects that were cause for concern. Light grogginess in the morning is natural on any sleep aid. After a few months, I got really dry mouth, headaches, and the hangover was so intense that it would last all day long. After a few days at work with this dangerous hangover, I stopped taking it. I'd rather sleep just a few hours with natural stuff like melatonin than feel completely sick and exhausted at work the following day. I could see this working for someone who doesn't have a schedule. Not fun if you have to be up by a certain time."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2015

For Insomnia "Trazodone was great for about 2 weeks. Slept like a 'normal' person when using 50 mg at bedtime. After 2 weeks, it seemed I was getting less and less sleep, and I switched to Seroquel. Because Seroquel leaves me tired the next day, I occasionally try trazodone from time to time. If it does help, it's often only for 3-4 hours at a time. This is at 50 mg. I haven't tried 100 for a while. Other than not working 100% much of the time, it causes me to have an incredibly bad dry mouth. I would suggest to anyone taking this medication to bring a bottle of water with them to bed."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2012

For Insomnia "Took this for the first time last night. 100 mg pill. I went to sleep within 30 minutes, but I woke up 2 hours later and took a 50 mg pill to go back to sleep. I woke up 3 hours later because of how dry my mouth was. I had to put a wet towel in my mouth to go back to sleep because of how dry my mouth was. I went back to sleep, thankfully, and woke up 5 hours later. So overall, I got 10 hours of sleep. It puts you to sleep, but I'm having a lot of side effects - stuffy nose and dry mouth while I'm sleeping; I have now been up 4 hours and still have a headache and am somewhat dizzy. I'll give this a week and see if the side effects go away. We'll see what happens."

• Gol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 19, 2023

For Insomnia "Began treatment for insomnia with Trazodone about 6 months ago. I have tried many sleep meds over the years, and the only one that really worked was Seconal, but that’s been discontinued (after also becoming ridiculously expensive for a 75-year-old generic drug). I’m on diazepam 15 mg/day for anxiety and sleep, but it’s not nearly as effective for sleep as it is for anxiety. Finally was rx’ed 50 mg trazodone/night, and I noticed a change pretty quickly-definitely no more trouble initially falling asleep, and it even helped decrease overnight wakeups. I’m now on 100 mg and couldn’t be more thankful. I’ve noticed side effects like dry mouth, but nothing else unbearable. Try it if nothing else has worked-you may be pleasantly surprised."

• sev...
• August 7, 2009

For Insomnia "Trazodone is a great sleeping medicine, but once you take it, you better stay in bed. I remember some nights I'd get thirsty because it gave me a dry mouth, and I'd end up fainting, crashing into hallways, kitchen cabinets. I'm lucky I haven't suffered a concussion yet. But it does help me sleep, but the bad side effects are it's too strong."

• eal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2019

For Insomnia "I was having nighttime anxiety that was keeping me awake, and the lack of sleep perpetuated more stress and anxiety, continuing to keep me from sleeping. I was given Trazodone by my doctor at 100 mg per dose. Within minutes of taking it, my nose was completely clogged. Could NOT breathe through it at all. Spent the entire night breathing through my mouth, and it was the driest it's ever been. Awful. Not to mention, I didn't sleep AT ALL. My mind was conscious the entire time, and the next day I was MISERABLE. Sleep-deprived and not feeling like myself. It also had me thinking some really random, disturbing, and unwanted thoughts. My experience with Trazodone was godawful, and my best to those it actually helps because it didn't help me."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2020

For Insomnia "Side effects of trazodone = dry mouth, pee frequently, sleep 11:30-9:30 pm, wake up feeling drowsy/exhausted, intensive dreams, hands shaking, nausea, migraines once in a while, moody, still depressed and cry."

• Wis...
• June 14, 2015

For Insomnia "The doctor prescribed it for me to replace Zolpidem, which was working just fine, but my mother, who was also my caregiver, suspected that I was abusing it. My doctor warned me about getting pregnant while taking this drug, so she asked me if I was sexually active or breastfeeding. To me, the drug was an overly powerful sedative. I woke up so groggy in the morning after a night of nightmares. My doctor and my mother forced me to take them, anyway. They made my mouth dry. They could be dangerous. It was like I was sleepwalking through life, and I was constantly fighting the drug. The nightmares became stronger and stronger. I finally had to stop taking them, and the nightmares linger to this day."

• Geu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2017

For Insomnia "If I never slept again, I would not take trazodone again. One night only with the driest mouth possible. Intermittent sleep punctuated with seeking water. It was kind of terrifying. To put it bluntly: rough. I had a rough, unusual uncomfortableness."

• m38...
• April 28, 2017

For Insomnia "I either fall asleep super easily but wake up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts, or I have terrible insomnia and can't fall asleep to begin with. I take 300 mg of Effexor every day, and my NP told me we would start off with 50 mg of Trazodone to help with this issue. She said to take it about 30 min before bedtime and that I needed to be laying down, relaxing for it to work, or I would bypass the effects. I've taken the drug a handful of times, and each time it has done NOTHING. I still lay in bed wide awake with my thoughts. The day after taking it, I have horrendous dry mouth, which wouldn't be the worst side effect if it was actually working for me."

• Sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2012

For Insomnia "I am taking 50 mg each night before bed. I have been on it for 8 days. Trying to get off Ativan. I fall asleep very fast but still wake up 2 or 3 times. BUT, when I do wake up, I am noticing I do not have the racing thoughts as before. And I fall back to sleep in a few minutes. So far, the only side effect is I am sleepy the next day. The stuffy nose and dry mouth are better than at first."

• Hel...
• January 10, 2016

For Insomnia "My doctor prescribed Trazodone as a miracle cure for my insomnia. On the first night, I took a 50 mg pill, and I did not sleep at all. In the morning, I had strong palpitations, hand tremor, dry mouth and eyes, and panic disorder symptoms. I had to stop the drug immediately. I felt frustrated. Back to Ambien."

• ANO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2021

For Insomnia "Dr. prescribed this for sleep, but it gives me the jitters, and I sleep less than if I didn't take it. (Took 100 mg last night, and only slept for 2.5 hrs.) I've tried 50 and 100 mg as prescribed, but it just doesn't work for me. Gives me extreme dry mouth also. My wife's been taking it for over 6 months, and she sleeps like a rock, so it works great for some people, just doesn't work for me."

• Oti...
• August 18, 2015

For Insomnia "Makes me feel like I have hay fever. Dry sinuses, dry eyes, and dry mouth. I have had chronic insomnia ever since I was 9. Tried Zolpidem, but it only works for 3 hours, Lunesta only for about 1.5. Xanax (worked for a while, but found myself becoming dependent), and this, which not only doesn't help me sleep for jack but also makes my wakefulness even more unpleasant. Tried dosages from 50 mg to 250 mg. Gonna ask my doc about Zolpidem ER. This stuff sucks."

• Den...
• July 28, 2016

For Insomnia "I have suffered with insomnia for about a year. My doctor gave me this medication 5 months ago, and I finally decided to try it. Haven't slept in 4 days. I was completely exhausted. I only took one 50 mg tablet at bedtime. Within 10 minutes, I was extremely dizzy, the room started spinning, and I was very nauseated. It was ten times worse than any hangover. I woke up still in the same condition, but now there is an added severe headache and horrible dry mouth. 24 hours later, you would think I'd feel better, but no! Still have the hangover, and I feel like complete crap! Will this ever end? I poured 29 out of 30 pills in the bottle, added bleach, and disposed of them. I will never suggest this medication to anyone or take it again myself. Worst side effects ever!"

• Aga...
• September 7, 2011

For Anxiety "I have just started and taken 5 tabs over 5 nights of 50 mg per day. I wake up tired and have a dry mouth. My jaw has been very clenchy and tight over the past 2 days. I am hoping things will settle and I will feel less anxious."

• Lex...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2019

For Anxiety "Took large amounts of trazodone, between 100 mg and 200 mg to start, but eventually I had overdose-like symptoms like dry mouth and heart palpitations. I, myself, decreased my dose to what I felt was right and haven’t had any problems since then. Significantly decreasing my dosage rather than slowly easing into taking less, like the doctor would have me do, didn’t have any negative effects, luckily."

• JES...
• October 25, 2009

For Insomnia "I was prescribed trazodone to help me sleep and for severe back pain. I started at 50 mg at bedtime and worked my way up to 300 mg. Trazodone helped me to sleep and definitely decreased my severe back pain. Within one to two hours, I was asleep. I awoke being groggy and uncoordinated. As the day went along, the grogginess and lack of coordination totally disappeared. I would awaken with a very dry mouth. My doctor even consented to my taking an additional 50 mg during the day to help with pain relief. I received no information about cessation. Withdrawal occurs with decreasing or abrupt cessation. A slow taper must be used!"

• Sto...
• September 6, 2010

For Depression "I have been taking trazodone for nearly 18 years. For the most part of this period, I have taken a 150 mg dose. I have never experienced any severe side effects on this medication. However, if I miss a dose, I have incredibly bad nightmares and feel very agitated. To a lesser degree, while taking these tablets, I have a very dry mouth and slight dizziness when standing. The positives are a slightly lifted mood and reduced anxiety. More recently, I have been prescribed 300 mg, this was to help with anxiety and extreme depression. The increased dose worked brilliantly for the anxiety and depression, however, I experienced priapism and was reduced back to 150 mg."

• Joj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 16, 2018

For Insomnia "Wow, this medication at the correct dosage is doing wonders for me! I had a moderate to severe brain injury and suffer anxiety, depression, and insomnia. I tried 100 mg. It sends me off to sleep quickly, leaving me slightly sluggish in the morning. What I love is that it’s not habit-forming, so the dose I’m on I can stay on. My psychiatrist sees it as a long-term solution, and I’m relieved and happy with that after 16 years of terrible sleep. I’ve noticed no side effects except a dry mouth."

• Zig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2017

For Insomnia "Been on trazodone for a short time. I have not found it effective for sleep. Taken off Ambien, which put me right to sleep, but can't say the same for trazodone. I take 100 mg, yet I can't seem to fall asleep. I get a dry mouth and stuffy nose. Sorry, trazodone."

• DDn...
• August 7, 2016

For Insomnia "I have taken Ambien for 3 years. However, my tolerance has built up, and now it takes 3 to make me sleep. And I will be awake and not remember anything I have done or said. So, my doctor switched me to trazodone 50 mg. He said take 1 or 2 about 30 minutes before bed. So I took 1, and an hour later I was still wide awake, so I took the second one. I closed my eyes, and I felt paralyzed. I couldn't open my eyes or move. I got very congested. My mouth was so dry I could barely get my tongue off the roof of my mouth... I was finally able to move 2 hours later and got some water... still, I could not sleep. I would close my eyes, and my mind was going 90 to nothing... next day had a horrible headache and felt awful... would not recommend this to anyone..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

For Insomnia "Been on Ambien for 10 years, and it is not as effective any longer. Dr. prescribed Trazodone. I took 100 mg and nothing. I took 150 mg and again nothing. The third night I took 200, and it made me feel drugged. I also had a very dry mouth and a stuffy nose. Waves of nausea and a hot body temperature all night. I did not sleep but felt out of it all night. The next day I am still foggy and have no motivation. Will not take this again."