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Posted by Lamdage22 on January 16, 2015, at 3:21:06
Isnt there a side effect concerning bones or blood cell count or sth?
Posted by Phillipa on January 16, 2015, at 9:12:48
In reply to What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 16, 2015, at 3:21:06
Priaprism is one side effect of trazadone. Phillipa
Posted by Zyprexa on January 16, 2015, at 22:39:37
In reply to What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 16, 2015, at 3:21:06
Why do you want trazodone if on zyprexa and seroquel? I don't think it will replace those 2. I tried to use remeron to replace zyprexa once it was not plesant.
Posted by Lamdage22 on January 17, 2015, at 5:35:39
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Zyprexa on January 16, 2015, at 22:39:37
Just if i can't fall asleep at night.
Then i wouldn't need AS much antipsychotics.
Why antipsychotic if the only problem is not falling asleep?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 17, 2015, at 14:16:04
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 17, 2015, at 5:35:39
> Just if i can't fall asleep at night.
>
> Then i wouldn't need AS much antipsychotics.Trazodone might help sleep when added to a non-sedating antipsychotic such as amisulpride. The dosage for this purpose is normally fairly low eg. 50mg initially. Trazodone does not cause much in the way of weight gain. It may cause some dizziness and drowsiness in the morning (but probably not if you're used to Seroquel!). Trazodone can also cause nausea and headache. Major side effects such as priapism are very rare. Most side effects are more of an irritation. Like all antidepressants, caution is needed in those who have a history of mania.
Posted by Lamdage22 on January 17, 2015, at 14:18:30
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 17, 2015, at 14:16:04
It sounds pretty good to me.
I have experience with trazodone for sleep and it works.
Neurontin felt better but nevertheless.
I will ask my doctor. He is in love with APs but anyway.
Posted by Zyprexa on January 17, 2015, at 18:21:55
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 17, 2015, at 5:35:39
I'm just saying it didn't work for me.
Posted by Christ_empowered on January 17, 2015, at 20:20:03
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 17, 2015, at 14:18:30
I'd be hesitant to take a sedative on top of that much seroquel+zyprexa. Have you ever used an anticonvulsant to help your problems? I mean, they don't work for everybody, but they can help agitation, (hypo)mania, anxiety, sometimes a bit with psychosis (in some people more than in others...). That or a long term benzo....to maybe reduce your neuroleptic dosage and keep it lower.
Posted by Lamdage22 on January 18, 2015, at 5:47:40
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Christ_empowered on January 17, 2015, at 20:20:03
I have thought about it. I am wary of the weight gain though.
Which one is the best with weight gain?
I dont have hypomania though!
Posted by Christ_empowered on January 18, 2015, at 6:27:16
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 18, 2015, at 5:47:40
I take both Trileptal (1200) and Lamictal (100). Both are weight neutral. Depakote is more commonly used, and that can both cause weight gain and mess with blood levels of other meds.
Posted by Lamdage22 on January 18, 2015, at 8:31:11
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Christ_empowered on January 18, 2015, at 6:27:16
And you think it can act as a sleep med?
Idk. Trazodone is kinda weird. It puts you to sleep but it doesnt feel very good like lorazepam, neurontin or lyrica would.
How does Trileptal feel? Soothing?
Posted by Phillipa on January 18, 2015, at 9:13:00
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Lamdage22 on January 18, 2015, at 8:31:11
Never felt a thing on the low 150mg of trileptal I took for a while but was also taking benzos. Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 18, 2015, at 10:11:31
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone? » Lamdage22, posted by Phillipa on January 18, 2015, at 9:13:00
> Never felt a thing on the low 150mg of trileptal
That's a very low dose though Phillipa!
Posted by Christ_empowered on January 18, 2015, at 13:12:32
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 18, 2015, at 10:11:31
I wasn't thinking about it as a sleep med, just to maybe at least stabilizer, maybe reduce your AP dosage. I saw your doses, and I was...taken aback.
Anyway, I wouldn't take trazadone w/ seroquel and zyprexa. That scares me, personally. Can you get something like Restoril or something like that?
Posted by Lamdage22 on January 18, 2015, at 13:18:31
In reply to Re: What do you guys think about long term trazodone?, posted by Christ_empowered on January 18, 2015, at 13:12:32
Hmm.
Whats so bad about it? 100mg Seroquel above max and half of the max dose of Zyprexa (15mg).
Im hopefully switching to amisulprid instead of Zyprexa.
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