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Re: Trazodone
Thanks Prism,
The side effects are not really that bad so far. I feel a bit emotional tonight. And I can cope with the upset stomach.
I also take an antipsychotic (quetiapine) and Effexor too, so they are to supplement those and help me sleep basically.
So far so good I would say.
Jim :hugs:
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Re: Trazodone
Another fairly good night's sleep last night, so I'm fairly happy with this med.
The only big problem I've noticed is that my appetite has virtually dropped to nothing. I never feel hungry at all. I realised this morning that all I've eaten in the last couple of days is 1 bowl of cerial and half a bag of jelly babies. I still don't feel hungry this morning but I think I should force myself to eat. :ohmy:
The Quetiapine I take increased my appetite initially, I could have eaten and eaten all day, it has eased off over time, but I put on a little weight with it. I am a pretty skinny guy anyway but the Trazodone has completely eliminated my appetite. I guess this will improve over time?
Jim:hugs:
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Re: Trazodone
hi jimbo yrs back i was presribed trazadone and know some who take it here in america......for me i took them very briefly good for sleeping.i just couldnt get myself going the next day groggy........but we all have dif side effects
yc wish ya the best..........linda x
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Re: Trazodone
Still going ok, last couple of nights I've slept solidly for around 6 hours.
The main problem is on initially waking, or if I wake in the night I feel a bit like I have a hangover; dry mouth, uncoordinated, and very groggy. Once I'm up and had a cup of tea I feel fine.
During the day I do sometimes find myself a little detached and not very 'alert' is the best way I can describe it. Like when walking home from the shops I walked past my road without realising. That does seem to be easing tho.
I think I have felt a slight increase in my anx since I started but that could be unrelated as it often fluctuates.
So still going fine so far imo.
Jim :hugs: