Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After having a total hysterectomy which caused me to have terrible trouble getting to sleep & staying asleep, I was prescribed 50mg Trazodone. It helped somewhat but I still woke up a couple times during the night, dizzy if i needed to get up at all.I stayed on this for about 6 weeks & started to have severe thoughts of suicide to the point of planning how & when to go through with it ... Show Full Comment

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After having a total hysterectomy which caused me to have terrible trouble getting to sleep & staying asleep, I was prescribed 50mg Trazodone. It helped somewhat but I still woke up a couple times during the night, dizzy if i needed to get up at all.I stayed on this for about 6 weeks & started to have severe thoughts of suicide to the point of planning how & when to go through with it. I stopped taking it because I knew it was causing this to happen. I tried Tylenol PM & it didnt help much, then I tried Unisom which did help, thank God!! My advice is to try OTC meds first before an Rx for sleep. Please be cautious with Trazodone.
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Reviewer: Monster, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Pay attention to side affects. This is the first drug I ever had a negative affect. Dizzy every time I stood. Middle of night, I go to the restroom, have to hold onto counter. Twice I fell, hurt my knees, broke a toe, sprained ankle and hit counter with my jaw. I literally fainted. As soon as I stopped, all side effects went away and so did my ability to dream again. I believe it works, jus ... Show Full Comment

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Pay attention to side affects. This is the first drug I ever had a negative affect. Dizzy every time I stood. Middle of night, I go to the restroom, have to hold onto counter. Twice I fell, hurt my knees, broke a toe, sprained ankle and hit counter with my jaw. I literally fainted. As soon as I stopped, all side effects went away and so did my ability to dream again. I believe it works, just not for me :(
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Reviewer: formerskinnygal, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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On it for 20 plus yrs. I get a deep sleep, lots of dreams. But have gained 120lbs. On 1500 cal.diet and exercise regularly, yet I'm lucky if I lose 1 lb a month.

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On it for 20 plus yrs. I get a deep sleep, lots of dreams. But have gained 120lbs. On 1500 cal.diet and exercise regularly, yet I'm lucky if I lose 1 lb a month.
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Reviewer: need sleep, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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helped me sleep but gave me vivid dreams; sometimes nightmares, very scary ones. extreme thirst an ultra low bp. i have to pass on this med

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helped me sleep but gave me vivid dreams; sometimes nightmares, very scary ones. extreme thirst an ultra low bp. i have to pass on this med
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Reviewer: paula, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Have used for 2 weeks. Has worked well with the exception of 1 night...took 3 hrs. to fall asleep. Have very detailed dreams, but none that cause anxiety. Rather enjoy sleeping instead of pacing the floor. I'll use it for one month to establish a sleep cycle, then taper off.

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Have used for 2 weeks. Has worked well with the exception of 1 night...took 3 hrs. to fall asleep. Have very detailed dreams, but none that cause anxiety. Rather enjoy sleeping instead of pacing the floor. I'll use it for one month to establish a sleep cycle, then taper off.
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