Trazodone and Insomnia: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2022

For Fibromyalgia "I have had insomnia for 10 years. I feel as though I have tried everything. I was diagnosed 2 years ago with full body progressive fibromyalgia. Tramadol was the biggest mistake. My husband takes it and said your body has to adapt to it, I was constantly saying it doesn't help. My doctor raised my dose to 100 mg. I had a terrible flare-up for 3 weeks. I felt like I was dying. I decided to stop taking the trazodone because A. it wasn't helping me sleep and B. I felt like since I started taking it my pain was worse every day. I quit taking it 4 days ago, and I am feeling a little better every day. I was to the point I was in so much pain I seriously thought I was going to die from the pain."

• pyi...
• September 25, 2010

Trazodone for Fibromyalgia "I have taken this medicine for 15 years. My pain is up and down depending on life's circumstances. It helps me fall asleep, but the quality of my sleep is still poor. I have tried several times to withdraw from it or to change medications. I have never been able to because I end up not sleeping at all."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2021

For Insomnia "About 20 minutes or so after I take trazodone, I get anxiety and a weird feeling through my head. About an hour after taking it, I feel my heart thumping. And I have it prescribed for insomnia. Well, it keeps me awake all night. Tried it 4 times, and it's a no. I would rather 4 hours of sleep than 2! Makes me eat and a metallic taste in my mouth. 30 mg is what I took."

• Sle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2016

For Insomnia "I was prescribed Prozac for clinical depression, the unfortunate side effect of Prozac is insomnia. So I was prescribed trazodone. The awesome: I fall asleep within 20 minutes of taking it. 25 mg = 4 hours of sleep, 50 mg = 8 hours of sleep. If I have a potty break in the middle of the night, I can fall back asleep in short order. The not-awesome: I feel like I'm slightly drunk, high, or off the next day. I mean, I guess that's awesome if you don't have a job that requires critical thinking in a B2B environment, but since I do, I can't continue to take it and function at the level I need to at work."

• TSL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2018

For Insomnia "I’ve now been taking Trazodone for 3 months. I had insomnia (a side effect of low-end depression) for 7 years. This medication has helped with sleep 9/10 nights and has stabilized my mood. I noticed a significant improvement with sleep immediately. It's nice to not be gaining weight on it too. First thing in the morning, I do need coffee to wake up both my mind and body. I’m also quite stuffed up. But it’s worth it! Also, I’ve noticed a dull headache if I haven’t slept well (from life’s stress)."

• Sle...
• March 25, 2015

For Insomnia "I have been on Trazodone for about 5 years. I started at 25 mg and have gone up as high as 150 mg. Before taking Trazodone, I needed wine to fall asleep. I could not sleep. I suffered from bad insomnia and anxiety. I took a mixture of Klonopin and Trazodone prescribed by my sleep doctor. It is a wonder medicine. Since starting to take it 5 years ago, I have had about 2 nights where I couldn't fall asleep in 15 minutes. One thing to note: when I used to be on my phone/iPad before bed, I had a hard time falling asleep with it. Once I started reading before bed, I would take the medication, read, and pass out in 15 minutes or so. No night wakings. I would allow yourself at least 7 hours of sleep after taking the medication."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 18, 2022

For Anxiety "I have been taking a low dose (35-40 mg) of trazodone for over 2 years. It has been a life changer for me. My anxiety levels and concentration issues had not allowed me to function normally. I had serious sleeping issues, too. After a couple of weeks, trazodone solved almost all problems. I still have attention/concentration problems, but I cannot compare them to the ones I faced. My physical symptoms are gone, too. I had OCD and generalized anxiety. Today, with trazodone, I would say I function 90%. It is important that whatever you take, you not only address the symptoms but do meditation or any other form of regular practice (which becomes a habit) to heal. I am curious what happens when - at a point - I wean off... Be well!"

• not...
• September 8, 2009

For Sedation "I have bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, so I know what medical side effects are all about. My doctor prescribed me trazodone to help me fall asleep. I am on 100 mg. It works miracles for falling asleep, however, in the morning, I cannot wake up. If I try and force myself to wake up, my limbs barely move, and I cannot hold myself up. I could not even get out of bed."

• Cap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2016

For Insomnia "Been on 100 mg of Trazodone for about 2 months. Been using it to deal with sleeplessness and, more directly, inconsiderate roommates who aren't very conscious when it comes to being quiet overnight. This is also in response to Wellbutrin, which I was on for 4 months prior for depression, which I'm sure also didn't help with sleep as it's common for contributing to insomnia. Trazodone worked well for a couple of months, but I now find myself getting up to urinate 2-3 times a night without having to urinate much at all after the fact, and hard to get to sleep as the temporary wake-up is followed by an inability to calm down the mind. Will talk to Dr. about possibly increasing dose, worked great for 2 months there, but we'll have to see..."

• Add...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2015

For Insomnia "I take Vyvanse 60 mg in the morning and Adderall 20 mg in the afternoon to treat my ADD consistently throughout every day. It results in me having terrible insomnia (I sometimes took my Adderall later than I was supposed to). I had insomnia for 4 years because of this. After taking Trazodone, I was able to sleep and balance my ADD life with some good sleep once again. I don't feel foggy in the morning because of the Vyvanse. It's nearly impossible to feel foggy on that stuff. But overall, Trazodone is very good to remedy from ADD medication. I'm a healthy, fit male, 158 pounds, with no other health concerns. I would recommend this stuff. Not sure if I will become dependent on this stuff though, that's the last thing I want."

• Anonymous
• February 26, 2018

For Insomnia "Under my doctor's care, I started on 50 mg trazodone about 5 years ago due to insomnia, which I struggled with and self-medicated for most of my adult life. About 3 years ago, I went to 100 mg, 2 years ago, I went to 200 mg because I thought it had stopped working altogether as I would spend hours tossing and turning. It was getting to the point where I started getting some bad symptoms due to sleep deprivation. Just 3 days ago, I was talking with a friend who is on trazodone as well. I shared my experience with her, and she suggested I take it 2 hours before bedtime as I was taking it just before bed. Thinking she was nuts, I tried it anyway. To my surprise, it worked and is getting much better, like in the beginning. I started having reservations about this drug that worked so well for years. So I give this medication a high rating because it works very well for me when I take it correctly. When and why I stopped taking it as directed, I don't know, but I am glad to get things back on track."

• lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 11, 2015

For Insomnia "I have been taking trazodone for over six years at 300 mg at night. I am still not sleeping. It used to help me so much, but now I have insomnia and go night after night with no sleep. I am going to increase it to 450 tonight and see if it does any good, but I honestly feel like I have built up an immunity to it."

• Yo ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2015

For Sedation "I just started this medication a few months ago to get off Klonopin. It gives me insomnia as soon as I pop one. When I finally get sleep, it's bad dreams. I don't feel rested when I wake up. I've never felt shittier."

• Hys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2012

For Insomnia "I have taken 50 mg of trazodone with 7.5 mg of Remeron, Zyprexa with excellent results. Waking up feeling rested, with no morning anxiety. I also take 75 mg Effexor XR for daytime depression, it does give me insomnia, so the odd combination for sleep is extremely helpful: 8-9 hrs sleep. I will be upping the dose of trazodone and getting rid of the other two, as I think trazodone is the best. I have taken it in the past too, with great results."

• Ctm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2017

For Insomnia "I'm newly on Cymbalta (still at 30 mg) and experiencing insomnia. Doctor put me on Trazodone (50-100) to help the sleep issues. Last night, I took one 50 mg Trazodone. Felt sleepy within 30 minutes, but not enough to sleep. Doc had said I could use 0.5-1 mg Ativan with it. So I took 0.5 and did fall asleep after another hour. However, I was up off and on all night! I have to get up early for work, so couldn't take any more meds over the night. Tonight, I'm going to take 100 mg of the Trazodone and pray it works. But I have doubts. This is the second sleep med she's prescribed that hasn't worked. First was Belsomra. Useless. I'll post how tonight goes."

• Joa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2019

For Insomnia "I wrote a review about a month ago. Stated it helped somewhat. I started taking it 3 hours before bedtime and it seemed to help even more. However, for two weeks, I have been having next-day migraines. Never had them before. I stopped the trazodone one week ago to see if it would help, still have a migraine every day and, of course, insomnia all night. I want something that works that doesn't make me sick. Going to have to talk to the doctor about what else can be done."

• Akk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2018

For Insomnia "I've had insomnia as far back as I can remember, which I've treated wonderfully with marijuana. Since I've recently moved south and am job searching, I had to quit. I started having the worst periodic bouts of not sleeping for 3-7 days and would even start hallucinating. I started Benadryl but quickly grew a high tolerance. This is only day 3 on trazodone 50 mg, and it finally kicked in great :) Weird dreams. Definite hangover, so heed the warning about taking it early - I didn't and felt messed up until late afternoon. It was so easy to fall asleep, though! An athlete that runs early mornings, so hopefully if I take it early, I'd imagine minimal grogginess that problem diminishes with prolonged use. Good luck, guys!"

• Sus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2021

For Anxiety "I’m sharing this hoping it will help fellow sufferers of anxiety and depression. I was on Trazodone 50 mg for 22 years. Looking back, it only ever took the edge off things. I withdrew from them 17 months ago very slowly, and I was doing fine until I contracted the coronavirus. Then, anxiety, sleepless nights, etc., kicked in, so the doctor put me back on them. Big mistake. For 7 months, I suffered greatly, nothing helped. My anxiety was a shocker, so I decided to withdraw once again slowly. When I was down to a quarter of a tablet, I was rushed into the hospital with arterial fibrillation of my heart. They suspect it was the Trazodone, as it can cause tachycardia in some. I am happy to say I’m free of it and now on Mirtazapine. What a difference! It is an amazing tablet. I’m very sensitive to all meds, but no side effects from this. I’m a week in on taking it, and I feel myself again-not completely there, but mostly at peace with myself. I’ve trawled sites looking for reviews, so I thought mine might help someone. Good luck x."

• Jec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2016

For Insomnia "If I could give it a 0, I would absolutely do so. Started at 50 mg, and felt wired. Wanted to get up and clean the house! Bumped it to 100 mg, less wired, but still wide awake all night. Bumped to 150, with the same lack of effect. MD informed me after this dose it becomes less effective for sleep, so why even bother. 15 years of trying different sleep medications and alternatives, and this, I can say for sure, was the least effective I have ever come across. At its low price point, feel free to give it a try, and maybe you will be luckier? Everyone's sleep conditions are different. But if you get hyper after Benadryl, expect the same reaction to this drug."

• z89...
• August 19, 2017

For Insomnia "I take 300 mg of trazodone for sleep, 200 mg of Zoloft for depression, plus medication for anxiety. Well, the trazodone works for about 4-5 hours, then I'm wide awake. I don't think that Zoloft is working right anymore, but I will have to wait until I go back to mental health to chat about both. In the meantime, just have to get by and avoid people."

• Mil...
• September 19, 2016

For Insomnia "I am on the 50 mg, and the first night of taking trazodone was great. Slept straight 8 hours. The next day didn't work at all. Was up all night. I believe that it hasn't worked as great as the first time. I took one tab (50 mg) and can't sleep (tonight 2 a.m.). Should I go one more tab, 100 mg? Afraid it could do me harm? I am getting more sleep than before, but still not enough. I am 5 ft 2 in, around 150 pounds."

• Moa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2019

For Sedation "Trazodone doesn't work?! I have suffered from insomnia and anxiety for 8 years. I drink one cup of coffee in the AM. I have no alcohol or drug use. I was prescribed 50 mg. I took one, and 5 hours later, nothing. Not even the slightest bit drowsy. Took another tab. Still nothing. I slept fitfully for a few hours ...the same way I do when I take nothing. However, I woke up with the worst anxiety. My pulse was pounding so fast I could see it in my neck. Anyway, after two days of trying, I won't be taking this medication again."

• Sig...
• August 17, 2016

For Insomnia "Trazodone was useless for my sleep issues. It actually made my insomnia worse and caused debilitating anxiety, which I found out after was probably due to the active metabolite of this drug, which is a substance called mcpp, which is very activating and is known to cause anxiety and panic attacks. I would urge anyone considering using this medication to research it in detail before deciding if the risks are worth the benefits."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2010

For Insomnia "I have been taking trazodone for 15 years. It was prescribed because Prozac caused me to have insomnia. 100 mg works quite well for the first 5 hours, but if I get up around that time, I'm not able to go back to sleep without taking another 50 mg. I have not been taking Prozac for 10 years. I would like to stop the trazodone."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2021

For Sedation "I was prescribed a very low dose to help me sleep at night. The first night, about an hour after I took it, I felt like I was weighed down; I could barely stand to go to bed from the couch. I slept hard for the first time in months; but the next day, I had the worst headache all day, and I was dizzy every time I stood up. The second night I took it, it didn't make me even a little bit sleepy, and I had insomnia all night; no headache or dizziness the next day, though. Tonight is the third night, and it's the same as last night. I took it 3 hours ago, and I'm still not sleepy. I don't understand how something could make me have such severe side effects the first night and none any day afterward."