Trazodone for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 4)

• Texas...
• 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."

• Danica
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 10, 2024

"I suffered from mental and physical fatigue before starting this medication. I took 25mg a night and after the first night, my body felt so much better. Throughout the first week of taking it nightly, my aches got better, my migraines improved, my eye bags faded, and I felt emotionally stronger. Less things bothered me. However, this medication worsened my daytime fatigue as well. Despite getting amazing sleep and feeling better physically, my mental abilities declined and I became a couch potato. I shrugged it off as recovery from all my insomniac nights, but it's been months and I'm still so fatigued. I may be getting off of this medication soon."

• 13years...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 19, 2023

"People with chronic conditions are often prescribed antidepressants for various "off-label" uses, but the healthcare providers fail to explain some of the potential side effects such as anxiety, depression, and nausea. They also neglect to mention that these side effects can take time to develop and intensify, sometimes for weeks or even months. As a result, people may not initially suspect that the antidepressant they are taking is causing these negative side effects. I personally suffered from severe nausea for 13 years, which was worsening over time. I had no idea that the antidepressant I was taking was the cause of it until I finally stopped taking it, and the nausea disappeared immediately. However, I also realized that this antidepressant was the cause of the intense anxiety that had plagued me for years. I lost everyone in my life, including my son and granddaughter, who were the only sources of happiness in my life."

• 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!"

• 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."

• Pharm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2016

"Took 50 mg last night to help me with my nighttime awakenings. I did not have any side effects and slept for over 8 hours! Best night of sleep in a long time. My plan is just to use this for a short period of time to get me through some stressful life events and then taper off. I am a pharmacist and looked at all the possible side effects before taking this medication. I must say, nothing adversely affected me and I am happy for this. Sleep is so important to me and this helped so much."

• Eilee...
• 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 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2013

"Plain and simple, this medicine has been a lifesaver. Been taking 100 mg for a few years. If I forget to take it, I am wide awake after 3 or 4 hours. When taken, 7 hours is generally the minimum. Side effects are FAR outweighed by the benefits. Going to begin coming off of Cymbalta completely. I attribute that to having a better outlook on things due to being fully rested. It is amazing what a good night's sleep does for the mind! I actually enjoy my occasional movie-like vivid dreams."

• Marle...
• January 12, 2015

"I've been on trazodone for almost a year. I have trouble sleeping. They started me off at 50 mg. My body got used to it, so they upped my dosage to 100 mg. I noticed that I felt awful in the morning. Felt like the room was spinning, I didn't want to get out of bed, not to mention being irritable. For some reason, I'm at 150 mg now. I just split them down the middle, but I noticed my dreams are really weird now."

• sunman
• 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."

• 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!"

• Thank...
• 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."

• Scorp...
• July 3, 2014

"I took this medication only 2 nights. It made me have horrible nightmares, almost night terrors. And even after I calmed down from the nightmares that woke me, I was very panicked and freaked out and couldn't go back to sleep. This medicine is certainly NOT for me!"

• Kraftyb
• 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."

• cubic...
• 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."

• finny...
• 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."

• C_Fra...
• 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."

• Meano
• October 4, 2020

"Trazadone does nothing for panic attacks, or insomnia, it took me three hours to fall asleep, and I still woke up in the middle of the night it's like taking a placebo, a waste of time. Any medication you have to take for weeks or months is no help at all, if I can't get relief in 30 to 60 minutes, it's no good for me, why should I have to suffer for months to get relief"

• DJayOh
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 8, 2016

"None of you mention your doctor's instructions on how to take Trazodone. I think the biggest problem I am reading about could be solved with the proper instruction. I was told to take it, then turn off the lights and lie down. Take it at bedtime, no tv or reading, just take and lie down. It works, and I feel rested."

• Cobasda
• 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!"

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

"Hi. 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."

• Cristom
• 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."

• 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."

• Trazo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2020

"Only 11 pills of this poison literally ruined my life. I was a sexually healthy young man who had trouble sleeping. I got restless legs the first night and my libido dropped to zero. In addition, I got pain in the testicles so I ended it after only 9 days cold turkey. Unfortunately, I never got my libido back after more than two years, and I still have pelvic and prostate pain to this day. By the way, I could now find 10 other people who have such problems after trazodon. It's really sad what doctors have made of us."