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is anyone using Trazodone for sundowning?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Mar 28 1:06pm | Replies (16)

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@rea Yes -- it seems that trazadone is more of a sedative than an antidepressant while Seroquel is focused more towards agitation. Of course I am no expert just sharing my own personal experience. There was also a point where we had to add ativan to the mix to control the agitation.

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Wow, complicated, isn't it. Trazodone seems to be working for us at this point. but good to know about seroquel. I have to have a discussion with our Nurse Practitioner, she seems to be leery of giving him anything. But what's to lose?