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Trazodone is not as addictive as a benzodiazepine. I've taken in a few times for sleep and it helped me fall asleep but not stay asleep. I was able to taper off several times with no problems. Some people may need a longer taper. I quit taking it when I started having a "hangover effect". Talk to your pharmacist and do some research on-line. One article I found says: "Addiction Risk: Trazodone: Generally considered non-addictive, though it can lead to dependence if misused or taken inappropriately. Benzodiazepines: Carry a high risk of addiction due to their ability to produce a rapid calming effect.
Here are two websites that provide more info:
https://12southrecovery.com/articles/is-trazodone-a-benzodiazepine/
https://canadiancentreforaddictions.org/trazodone-side-effects-lead-to-addiction/
What helps me now is 300mg of Magnesium Glycinate a couple hours before bed, 2mg of melatonin and an over-the-counter sleep gummy shortly before bed.
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daisy17, "Benzodiazepines: Carry a high risk of addiction due to their ability to produce a rapid calming effect." Seriously??? This is what "they" are saying is why a benzodiazepine is more addictive?? Because it produces a rapid calming effect?? Omg... that only means that it works very well! Which they do! Are benzodiazepines addictive? Absolutely... but I believe they are no more addictive than other meds. And the important thing is.... THEY WORK! And people with severe insomnia issues being denied the medication that works the best for insomnia for some people, is extremely wrong! I hope to God this changes someday. Doctors should be letting their patients with severe insomnia, try a benzodiazepine, because letting them continue their life without adequate sleep, is very detrimental to them. Don't some doctors realize that getting adequate sleep is extremely important for a person's overall health?? Come on doctors... do the right thing for your patients.