What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it.....

Posted by Mtom on September 26, 2016, at 7:38:52

Very summarized history (long as this post this). Mid-aged female, started experiencing depression suddenly years ago. Last 3 years worse. Can't take antidepressants or supplements with similar properties eg 5HTP - agitation/anxiety (sometimes severe), mood swings, brain-fog, even serotonergic reactions. Scarier than the depression. Tests years ago showed Stage 1 Liver P450 enzyme system not functioning correctly, may be reason for intolerance.
Sleep issues have been increasing. Dr. prescribed very low dose Trazodone for sleep only, says dosage (25 to 50 mg) too low for antidepressant effect (but remember I'm super-sensitive). Been reading it is an atypical antidepressant. Should I risk it? What are typical and rarer side effects? Don't want to feel worse. Why have I never heard it mentioned by Doctor or others I've discussed anti-depressants with?

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What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Mtom 9/26/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... » Mtom J Kelly 9/26/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... rjlockhart37 9/26/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Poet 9/26/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Christ_empowered 9/26/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Lamdage22 9/27/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... » Lamdage22 SLS 9/27/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Mtom 9/27/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Lamdage22 9/28/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Lamdage22 9/28/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... » Lamdage22 SLS 9/28/16
Re: What's Trazodone, why I've never heard of it..... Lamdage22 9/28/16

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