← Return to Sleep meds & not sleeping; I think I'm headed for trouble

Discussion
scottbeammeup avatar

Sleep meds & not sleeping; I think I'm headed for trouble

Sleep Health | Last Active: Mar 22 8:01am | Replies (38)

Comment receiving replies
Profile picture for diverdown1 @diverdown1

Gabapentin can be an issue. I take it as well for pain management, but it is not something that can just be stopped. I tried and found it to cause extreme agitation. I have been taking 100 mg of Trazadone for years. I was first introduced to it in treatment years ago. It is an old antidepressant but it used a lot for sleep issues and insomnia. Perhaps ask your doctor about it. It is prescribed because it is not addictive and does not cause mood altering feelings. I hope this helps. Your honesty is refreshing!!

Jump to this post


Replies to "Gabapentin can be an issue. I take it as well for pain management, but it is..."

@diverdown1 I have also heard other stories about my response to traz. I go into a panic, I have to sit up and keep my eyes open because it makes me feel like I am in a dark room and the walls are slowing making the black box I am in smaller and smaller and smaller. I had to stay up until daylight the night I tried it once. Nope.

@diverdown1 could you please tell me when you you take the trazodone. At bedtime or earlier.