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Hi @wpshooter,
Trazodone is an antidepressant, and is often prescribed in lower doses to ease insomnia and, as @sandytoes mentioned, because of it's restful effect.
I take Trazodone at bedtime as well, and have not experienced any vivd dreams because of the drug. @blindeyepug @johnhans @ajgray @jay_baruch @lamerex4 @kyjeanne have written about Trazodone, and I wonder if they will join in to share their experiences while on this medication?
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@blindeyepug: I ask about it being addictive because I found the following on the Internet:
"But monitoring a patient to decide the dosage is essential, because the drug has numerous side effects when it is abused, and has a potential to be very addictive. As both an antidepressant and a sleeping pill, Trazodone has now become the 17th-most abused drug in the USA.Aug 22, 2014"
Say has potential to be very addictive. But this was found on INTERNET, so should I take this with a grain of salt ?
Thanks.
@wpshooter On Connect, we cannot give medical advice and always advise that you are always in communication with your medical provider, especially when talking about stopping, weaning, or changing medication. However, we do have many members who share similar experiences and patient knowledge, which is a valuable resource. One of the most important things you can do as a patient is advocate for your health, and if that means getting a second opinion that is certainly something a lot of our members do.
Wishing you the best.
@wpshooter I can only speak from my experience (and I also suggest only visiting reputable sites like Mayo Clinic and then sharing what you learn with your doctor). I have not found Trazadone to be addictive in my particular case. It has been very helpful to me, but I do take a rather small dose - just enough to take the edge off so I can sleep. I would be a complete wreck without getting good sleep! Prior to taking the Trazadone, I just could not get restful sleep. I strongly urge you to speak to your doctor or see a sleep specialist. Hope this helps.!
Both my psychiatrist and M.D. have prescribed this for me and it really helps most nights. I also take requip for restless legs.
Welcome to Connect @lknightb; thank you so much for joining in this discussion.
I also wanted to let you know that we have an active conversation about restless leg syndrome here, http://mayocl.in/2aWCYXq, should you have any questions, or just want to read shared experiences.
Thank you. I will check it out.
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Hi @wpshooter, I have been on Trazadone for several years. I only take half a pill in order to sleep. I have Sjogren's, RA, fibro and restless leg. I have been a vivid dreamer all of my life, and I found the Trazadone actually helped to calm down my vivid dreams. I rarely take prednisone - only if I have a really bad RA flare. Prednisone gives me really bad insomnia and makes me hyper (I do tend to really clean and organize when I am on it, so that's kinda a plus!). I find I do not sleep well without my Trazadone, but that is because my restless legs go wild, my dreams go wild and I feel my aches and pains more. I don't know that one can get addicted to Trazadone, but I know I will continue to stay on the same since it does help me. Hope this was of help.