Trazodone Withdrawal

[Primemuscle]

I don't want to see anything bad happen to you Prime. Talk to your doctor and have he or she help you devise a plan. I'm pulling for you. Hope you can beat this depression and find happiness.

I suspect the depression is all in my head. LOL. Honestly, things are going very well for me right now. Not self medicating with alcohol should resolve some depression. There will always be good days and bad days because that's life.

[Primemuscle]

You actually need to question your doctor's advice just like any other advice.  Doctor's have hundreds of patients and only spend a few minutes with each one.  Many doctor's who are older haven't read a book since medical school decades ago and just prescribe whatever the AMA or whoever recommends.  Just think of all the drugs over the past few decades that have been recalled after being sold to customers for years and doing great harm.  Nobody cares more about your health than you do.

To be fair to my doctor, he likely doesn't see the long term use as a problem since the dosage is so low. The effects of extended use is likely not fully understood. Trazodone is generally considered to safer, with less side effects than most other anti-depression meds. You are right about one thing and that is to not blindly follow a doctor's advice. If the advice isn't working, you should question it and you should let your doctor know.

My doctor's name is Dr. Young.    Although he is not old, he could be unaware of some things.

 

[Powerlift66]

I suspect the depression is all in my head. LOL. Honestly, things are going very well for me right now. Not self medicating with alcohol should resolve some depression. There will always be good days and bad days because that's life.

All the best to you Prime...

[FitnessFrenzy]

prime, if you have bad thoughts etc talk to a psychologist

[oldtimer1]

A psychiatrist and not a psychologist is what you need to talk to. Hopefully the doctor can come up with a plan that's right for you.  You have always seemed like a good guy. Never understood your obsession with honesty on what amounts to a shock jock posting board. I'm pulling for you.

 Hope you can get off the drugs and at the very least if you need medication it's from a reputable psychiatrist that knows what they are doing and not a script writer jack of all trades general practitioner.   These sleeping, depression and anti anxiety drugs are not side effect free. Positive gains have to be weighed against the negative. Know a guy who got on depression drugs and can't get off them.  Every time he tries he feels electrical zaps in his brain and feels major withdrawal. The drug he's taken has taken away all libido and he can't get it up anymore.  The doctor told him if you don't have a sex drive why do you need erections? He to my amazement agreed with the doctor.

Get well Prime.

[Primemuscle]

prime, if you have bad thoughts etc talk to a psychologist

Thanks for the suggestion. Rest assured, I have no problem seeking help when necessary. Psychologists have gotten me through some tough times in the past. I'm not considering suicide or anything that serious. Mostly, I'm just bored and too lazy to do anything about it. I waste a lot of time doing nothing of consequence.

Good news is that today I woke up early and am feeling pretty darn good. Maybe the anxiety rebound is fini.  

[Primemuscle]

A psychiatrist and not a psychologist is what you need to talk to. Hopefully the doctor can come up with a plan that's right for you.  You have always seemed like a good guy. Never understood your obsession with honesty on what amounts to a shock jock posting board. I'm pulling for you.

 Hope you can get off the drugs and at the very least if you need medication it's from a reputable psychiatrist that knows what they are doing and not a script writer jack of all trades general practitioner.   These sleeping, depression and anti anxiety drugs are not side effect free. Positive gains have to be weighed against the negative. Know a guy who got on depression drugs and can't get off them.  Every time he tries he feels electrical zaps in his brain and feels major withdrawal. The drug he's taken has taken away all libido and he can't get it up anymore.  The doctor told him if you don't have a sex drive why do you need erections? He to my amazement agreed with the doctor.

Get well Prime.

It does seem like a weird posting board to honestly talk about personal experiences, I agree. I've always liked to keep things real. Most men don't talk honestly enough around or to other men. Maybe that's why it can be off-putting for some folks.

Don't even get me started on libido issues. I could write volumes on dealing with ED and lack of libido. I didn't know until I looked up the side effects of Trazodone use that it destroys the natural sensors in the brain from the nerves by fucking up natural serotonin production. Anti-depressants are a real erection killer. 

I am well. Well, as well as usual. This tread was meant share my experience and to inform other folks about Trazodone withdrawal and how it plays out with some people.

[The Keto Kid]

Why not try marijuana/edibles? I take just 5mg gummy and I'm knocked out, sleep like a baby. Plus amazing dreams.

[WalterWhite]

I know you stopped by accident initially but there are also weaning protocols. I can relate because I have been on the same seizure medication most of my adult life and weaned it down to a very low dose.


https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/trazodone-addiction/withdrawal-detox/#gref

Why not try marijuana/edibles? I take just 5mg gummy and I'm knocked out, sleep like a baby. Plus amazing dreams.

I really want to like this stuff but THC messes with me. I went to a lower THC and still not great.  Does it take time to get used to it?

[Necrosis]

I know you stopped by accident initially but there are also weaning protocols. I can relate because I have been on the same seizure medication most of my adult life and weaned it down to a very low dose.


https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/trazodone-addiction/withdrawal-detox/#gref


I really want to like this stuff but THC messes with me. I went to a lower THC and still not great.  Does it take time to get used to it?

Take it with or get a high cbd strain, the cbd will counteract the negatives from THC.

[nativeMUSCLE]

Trazadone is in a group of medications that I call TRASH MEDS.

Seriously.

We give this shit to the dogs that won’t stop barking or howling.

Right up there with gabapentin. (Really this shit’s uses are so broad it’s down right concerning.)

Stay away from these two.

[The Keto Kid]

I know you stopped by accident initially but there are also weaning protocols. I can relate because I have been on the same seizure medication most of my adult life and weaned it down to a very low dose.


https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/trazodone-addiction/withdrawal-detox/#gref


I really want to like this stuff but THC messes with me. I went to a lower THC and still not great.  Does it take time to get used to it?

I would say no, I never had sleep issues,  but I was intrigued with what edibles would do for me. It's been nothing but positive for me, I get great sleep, I don't even wake up to urinate in the night,  I wake up rested, and feel it has helped with recovery from my training.

[deadz]

You’re fucked Prudence! Trazodone is a hell of a drug!

[Rusty Trombone]

It's been four days since I've had my usual bedtime dose of 50 mg. of Trazodone for sleep. The first night, I simply forgot to take nighttime meds and supplements. Since I felt fine the next day and didn't have flu like symptoms as can happen when quitting this sleep inducing anti-depressant, I decided to quit. Sunday, I was manic....like I'd taken an amphetamine. Monday, I felt like I'd been run over by a truck and I don't feel much better today.

My doctor first prescribed Trazodone, 300 mg. to me for insomnia when I was around 40 years old.  I've used it ever since. Throughout the years I gradually lowered the dose to 50 mg. That's the lowest dosage that is available. Before, when I've unintentionally skipped a dose, I've felt it right away. Obviously, this time is different.

Not everyone experiences side effects. Such a low dosage seemed innocuous enough, like taking a low dose aspirin. My guess is that the withdrawal is heightened because of the longterm usage. It is recommended that you see your doctor before quitting. I agree. If my symptoms don't improve by tomorrow, that's just what I'll do. I read that it is possible to die from these side effects. Some of the listed withdrawal symptoms are, depression, anxiety, insomnia, increased heart rate and indigestion.

Alcohol consumption in conjunction with Trazodone can be deadly. It also intensifies the withdrawal. Before I stopped using trazodone, I had been drinking (again). Withdrawal can last from a few days to many weeks.

The reason I am sharing this with you is because I've long been a fan of Trazodone for sleep issues because it works. In the past, I've recommended this drug to folks. It was wrong of me to do this. If you have sleep issues, see your doctor and maybe even get a second opinion before embarking on any drug.  

Withdrawal symptoms that may arise from suddenly stopping trazodone may include:
Rapid mood swings.
Hypomania.
Irritability.
Anxiety.
Agitation.
Confusion.
Insomnia.
Dizziness.
Muscle pain.
Weakness.
Headaches.
Stomach aches.
Sweating.
Fatigue.

https://www.greenhousetreatment.com/trazodone/long-term-effects/

https://novarecoverycenter.com/drugs/trazodone/

That's ridiculous. Withdrawal from Trazodone or any antidepressant.

I took 150-300 mg almost every night for 5 months and didn't even speculate about some withdrawal shit. Stopped it like any other antidepressant and felt absolutely nothing.

I do sometimes taper them off,just to let the mind have a smooth transition in chemicals. But drug-like withdrawal? No. How do you people imagine these thing,I don't know.

[oldtimer1]

Say no to drugs.

[FitnessFrenzy]

I suspect the depression is all in my head. LOL. Honestly, things are going very well for me right now. Not self medicating with alcohol should resolve some depression. There will always be good days and bad days because that's life.

do you get exercise? Long walks are good for depression, especially in nature.

[Irongrip400]

Trazadone is in a group of medications that I call TRASH MEDS.

Seriously.

We give this shit to the dogs that won’t stop barking or howling.

Right up there with gabapentin. (Really this shit’s uses are so broad it’s down right concerning.)

Stay away from these two.

I was prescribed gabapentin when I had meningitis for the nerve pain and didn’t really notice anything one way or another when I stopped and I was taking four a day.

[Griffith]

Trazadone is in a group of medications that I call TRASH MEDS.

Seriously.

We give this shit to the dogs that won’t stop barking or howling.

Right up there with gabapentin. (Really this shit’s uses are so broad it’s down right concerning.)

Stay away from these two.

I know someone with an eye/face twitch using gabapentin.

It's supposed to calm down the nerve, but they think it might be aggravating it.

What are your views on this drug?

[Primemuscle]

Trazadone is in a group of medications that I call TRASH MEDS.

Seriously.

We give this shit to the dogs that won’t stop barking or howling.

Right up there with gabapentin. (Really this shit’s uses are so broad it’s down right concerning.)

Stay away from these two.

I'm not advocating for Trazodone, but the fact that it has broad uses doesn't necessarily make it bad. Aspirin is prescribed for many things too.

[Primemuscle]

I would say no, I never had sleep issues,  but I was intrigued with what edibles would do for me. It's been nothing but positive for me, I get great sleep, I don't even wake up to urinate in the night,  I wake up rested, and feel it has helped with recovery from my training.

Does this mean you pee the bed? (I'm joking)

[Primemuscle]

That's ridiculous. Withdrawal from Trazodone or any antidepressant.

I took 150-300 mg almost every night for 5 months and didn't even speculate about some withdrawal shit. Stopped it like any other antidepressant and felt absolutely nothing.

I do sometimes taper them off,just to let the mind have a smooth transition in chemicals. But drug-like withdrawal? No. How do you people imagine these thing,I don't know.

I took it for 35 years. You took it for a few months. I don't believe that's a good comparison. BTW, I initially was prescribed 300 mg.

[deadz]

That's ridiculous. Withdrawal from Trazodone or any antidepressant.

I took 150-300 mg almost every night for 5 months and didn't even speculate about some withdrawal shit. Stopped it like any other antidepressant and felt absolutely nothing.

I do sometimes taper them off,just to let the mind have a smooth transition in chemicals. But drug-like withdrawal? No. How do you people imagine these thing,I don't know.

Withdrawal from trazadone is real and serious.

[usmcdevildoc]

Please be careful.  I know I can be an asshole but I am not a whole ass.  Just be careful and consult with your physician(s).


Withdrawal is a real phenomenon with tricyclics.

DOC

[Tapeworm]

Your text goes outside the html box, corpsman.

Passes medical school but can't work the internet.

[Irongrip400]

Your text goes outside the html box, corpsman.

Passes medical school but can't work the internet.

He’s not a real doc. I thought he got outed years ago. Maybe he finished med school

Lift, fuck, make money.