Posted by Sunbath on August 10, 2009, at 12:06:03
In reply to Re: New pdoc, new meds (anxiety, trouble sleeping, ..), posted by X-ray on August 10, 2009, at 11:57:00
> Hi,
>
> The combo of trazodone and amitriptyline will cause drowsiness in the morning.
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> You will probably sleep well on a low dose of amitriptyline (30-50 mg).
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> I think that Lyrica might help you.
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> I've been on amitriptyline for 37 years.
> My current dosage is 70 mg.
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> I'm on Buspar for anxiety.
>
> Best regards,
> X-rayHi X-Ray,
thanks for your answer! Wow 37 yrs is a lot..Regarding the combo: Is there some kind of interaction between those two I'm not aware of? Or is it just that both are so powerful sedating meds (but so is Seroquel?)?
Do you think that weight gain could be a big issue at a low dose?Thank you!
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