Trazodone for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 4)

• Chr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 14, 2024

"Been on trazodone for years and still love it. I don’t sleep without it, so I feel much groggier if I don’t take it. No vivid dreams for me. I still wake up in the middle of the night sometimes, but THC helps with that."

• tnr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 29, 2013

"I started trazodone 5 years ago during an acute episode of depression. I take Cymbalta as a maintenance against depression. Trazodone at 50 mg is very effective for me - it takes about 45 minutes to kick in. I get 7-8 hrs of sleep and do not feel groggy the next day. I can also split the 50 mg tablet and take 25 mg and get decent sleep - not as deep but still restful. I take trazodone every night and have not experienced any side effects in over 5 years."

• Eil...
• November 8, 2016

"I have suffered from insomnia for years since going through menopause. I used to have to have a couple of glasses of wine to fall asleep. Without that, I would stay up all night reading, trying to get tired and would wind up finishing an entire book. I have been taking this medication for about a month, and it's working as prescribed for me. I get drowsy after 30 minutes or so and sleep through the night. I wake up energized and ready to go. I hope it continues to perform as desired. I think I can agree with the dreams, no nightmares, just dreams which I remember to some degree. I sleep so well that I don't move unless my dog does... LOL"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 12, 2013

"My own physician uses this medication as a sleep aid. I have used it for over 10 years for insomnia and feel like it's a miracle. Children were toddlers when I started using it. Before, I would get irritated, sick when they did, low energy, etc. It's amazing what sleep will do and I plan on taking it the rest of my life!"

• Tex...
• October 5, 2014

"My daughter has suffered from insomnia (waking up in the middle of the night and not going back to sleep) for 2 years. Natural remedies didn't work well, nor did Benadryl. She finally tried trazodone at 25 mg at 11 pm. She slept very soundly, but she felt very sedated (couldn't function) until 3:30 the next day. The next night she tried 12.5 mg, woke up at 8:30, and wasn't completely alert until 11 am. She tried 12.5 mg again last night, was too tired to wake at 8, got up at 8:30, and was fully alert by 10. Tonight she'll try less than 1/4 pill so that she can wake up at 7:30 and be fully alert by 8:30 or 9. She weighs 110 pounds and most prescription meds make her extremely drowsy."

• Kra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 12, 2017

"I have been taking trazodone for almost 6 years. It is a lifesaver for me. After trying most of the benzos, Ambien, Restoril, Seroquel, melatonin, and anything else the docs could throw at me, I was offered this. I had gone years sleeping 1-2 hours a night with a quick cat nap for a couple of minutes here and there. Started at 25mg and I'm now at 75mg. Some random grogginess first thing in the morning. Full 8 hours of sleep, but aware enough to hear one of the kids if they need me. I believe this med is just like any other. While it may work for some, it may be horrible for others. Just as I have failed some and they have worked terrifically for others. It's trial and error, and there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to any medication."

• cub...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 27, 2015

"I read a lot of reviews for trazodone on this website. It has very different results for different people. I thought I would give my experience. My dosage is 200 mg. It works extremely well at least 97% of the time. I experience no side effects. On the very rare occasion that I don't sleep, it's usually because of some other external reason, such as pain from a broken hip and leg from an earlier accident. I consider it a great medication for sleep since most other sleep meds have a quite large chance of becoming addictive. I hope this helps."

• C_F...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 23, 2015

"I was prescribed this a year ago after experiencing sudden insomnia. The insomnia never went away and aggravated my Bipolar II and literally put me into psychosis due to lack of sleep. At first, I was given Lorazepam but decided I didn't want to stay on it forever due to dependency issues. After beginning Trazodone, I noticed an AMAZING transformation immediately. I slept like a baby. I had to up my dose from 50mg (starting dosage) to 100mg, to 150mg, to 200mg. Anything after 150mg was way too sedating for me, and the hangover was pretty awful. I am back to 100mg, where I have been for just about a year now, and I couldn't be happier. This medication changed my life."

• sun...
• August 21, 2014

"I take 100mg a night. I could not get to sleep or stay asleep. This medicine helps. I started it with 2 other medicines, at first on 3 medicines I had nightmares. Dropped one, then the next, then the trazodone. Stayed off it for about 3 weeks with no problems except was having trouble sleeping. Taking it again and within 20 minutes I'm OUT! I think the nightmares were from other meds & getting off alcohol."

• fin...
• February 27, 2009

"I've been using trazodone for four years since I had major anxiety issues which resulted in me being hospitalized for 4 weeks. I was prescribed this drug at 100mg, which went up to 200mg and finally 250mg, which I take at night. It's helped me sleep and calms me down during the day and has been a Godsend to me. If sleep and anxiety are a problem, I would recommend this drug without hesitation, and I've had no side effects whatsoever."

• 25 ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 26, 2024

"I've been on Trazodone for 25 years and no issues. I have the doctor prescribe 100mg. I usually take half, but every once in a while I can sense a rough night and go 100mg or I wake up and take the other half. This has been a lifesaver for me. I have a very active mind and cannot sleep without it. This is the only prescription medication I take. The only downside is that my sleep is worse if I forget my pill and I'm sure I would have to slowly wean myself off of it if I ever chose to discontinue its use. If I went on an overnight trip and forgot the pill, I would toss and turn all night, maybe sleep for an hour or two (it's happened a few times)."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2013

"Taken 30 minutes before bedtime, 50mg of Trazodone made me extremely drowsy. I probably fell asleep rather quickly, but I tossed and turned throughout the night! I also experienced very strange dreams. Twelve hours after taking the medication, I awoke feeling very groggy, off-balanced, and had a headache; hangover feeling."

• Cob...
• March 17, 2017

"I have been taking antidepressants off and on for 20 years. I have tried Prozac, Effexor, and Cipralex, these all helped me, and I was usually on these for a year or two. I haven't taken any medication for the last 5 years. This past year, I have been suffering from insomnia, waking up at around 3 am with racing thoughts and anxiety. Extreme tiredness led to depression, feeling not myself, lack of interest in anything. I finally had enough and spoke to a doctor and decided to give Effexor a try again. I lasted 2 days, I felt completely out of my head, like an acid trip or something, and absolutely no sleep. Awful! I started 50 mg of trazodone 6 days ago and feel like this is exactly what I need. I feel rested and happy again!"

• MES...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2023

"I would go so far as to say that Trazodone is a 'wonder drug.' I have (had) insomnia and anxiety, both quite significantly. I started using 150mg of trazodone at night, and both have completely resolved. Most SSRIs just caused me more symptoms, and benzodiazepines, while effective, are not good for long-term use. So, Trazodone is the winner. The drug can be used long-term, and it is not expensive or a controlled substance. Lastly, it is effective as an ED and BP drug also. I definitely have stronger erections and more sexual stamina, as well as lowered BP. As I said, it appears to be a wonder drug!"

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2015

"I was diagnosed with insomnia after I underwent extensive chemotherapy and was put on every other sleep aid known (Ambien, Lunesta, Edular, Intermezzo, etc.). After having a horrible side effect from Ambien which sent me to the hospital for numerous days, I was given Trazodone 25mg a night to take. I have the best results from it. When I need it, it responds great with no problems the following morning."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2015

"Trazodone is, without a doubt, the BEST drug I've taken for sleeping issues. Less than 10 minutes from ingesting, I'm out like a freakin' light. Absolutely unconscious until my alarm goes off. I never feel groggy or Ambien-like. It's the perfect med with no drawbacks. Simple as that."

• Tha...
• February 15, 2021

"I was prescribed trazodone in June of 2019 to help with my insomnia. I find it helpful most nights. It has also helped with my severe anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. For me, it has been a godsend. I was hesitant to try it, but thankful I did. Started at 25 mg and went up to 100 mg over time."

• Ede...
• November 24, 2015

"I have C-PTSD and have had terrible insomnia since I was 12 years old (I'm now 28), and Trazodone has been a true lifesaver for me. It's hard to cope with the PTSD-related flashbacks and anxiety in general, but everything was a million times worse when I could not sleep. I've been taking trazodone for about 3 years now and I am still amazed at what it feels like to actually sleep through the night and wake up feeling well-rested and clearheaded. I'd been on dozens of other drugs and this is the only one that helped me to sleep and it makes me feel able to cope with the rest of my problems. It has been a miracle drug for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 28, 2013

"I have been using trazodone for three years. I started on 25mg and this is still sufficient. I like that I do not have any side effects. I would encourage people to try trazodone before any type of scheduled sleep aid."

• OUg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 10, 2013

"Was prescribed 50 mg as a sleep aid. Been taking it for 6 years without having to change the dosage. Works great, I always am able to get to sleep and stay asleep. Occasionally wake up drowsy if I take it too late or don't get at least 6-6 1/2 hrs of sleep. Other than that, no side effects that I can speak of. Would recommend."

• Sha...
• February 15, 2013

"Unlike many folks on this thread, I take the highest recommended dose. If I do not, I will not stay asleep. I have never had problems falling asleep, but staying asleep. I would wake up 3 hours after falling asleep and be up the rest of the night. I was taking SIX Benadryl per night to fall asleep, and my husband finally made me go to the doctor. He started me on 100mg and told me to go up to 400mg (the highest recommended dose) depending on how I slept. I now sleep like the dead - I fall asleep easily, and stay asleep until my alarm goes off - waking up completely refreshed. I cannot imagine trying to sleep without this medicine."

• Men...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 13, 2017

"I am diagnosed with MDD, GAD panic disorder w/ agoraphobia, and borderline personality. I currently take Prozac/Fluoxetine 20mg a day, Klonopin/Clonazepam 1mg twice a day. I have always had trouble sleeping due to my conditions, especially anxiety. I have tried Ambien, Seroquel, Remeron, and Restoril. I got prescribed Trazodone when I went to rehab for Heroin. I'm now 1 1/2 years clean, and Trazodone has been a miracle. I take 100mg of it at bedtime, and it makes me very relaxed and sleepy. I sleep for 6-8 hours, it boosts my Prozac to work even better, and it gives me back my sex drive. Only cons are it's a little rough starting it, and it gives you dry sinuses. I would really recommend it to any insomniac who also has depression/anxiety."

• Cri...
• August 7, 2020

"I've been intermittently on antidepressants since age 16. I am now 70 and realize depression/anxiety will always be with me. Many years ago, I also started getting early-morning waking. My doc put me on trazodone for the first time in June 2014, and I have to say the difference between that and the 'classic' antidepressants I'd been on (most recently lofepramine and citalopram) was striking. It doesn't give me any of the side effects I've had before. I've had three periods on trazodone since then, with a 3-year break since Sept 2017. I have resumed taking it in Aug 2020 to curb my early-morning waking again and reduce the exhaustion and low mood associated with it."

• mam...
• September 17, 2014

"I go through often occasions of insomnia, and I take 50-100 mg of Trazodone, usually after a few nights with no sleep because I don't like how groggy it leaves me feeling in the morning, but it really does help me sleep. It kicks in within an hour for me, though sometimes it can still take me a few hours to actually fall asleep, but I always do. I don't think it gives me more nightmares, but I do have very vivid dreams. All in all it does its job and will keep taking it."

• Nur...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 30, 2015

"After suffering from insomnia since I was a child, I have tried many medications, home remedies, and nothing really helped. When I was in nursing school, it only became worse. I went to see my doctor, he recommended Seroquel. I was on Seroquel for about a year, and I hated it: horrible nightmares, groggy feeling, not sleeping, irritable, and it worsened my bipolar symptoms. When I told him I was not taking Seroquel anymore, he gave me Trazodone. It worked right away, I sleep as a 'normal' person does (8 hours). This medication has really changed my life with sleeping more and mood swings under control. I have been taking it for a few years now."