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Is Trazodone Taken For Insomnia Addictive?
Question: I AM A CABBAGE PATIENT RECOVERING FROM 5 BYPASS SURGERY. INSOMNIA A PROBLEM ONLY GETTING 4 HRS SLEEP PER NIGHT AFTER BODY FINALLY GIVES IN FOR THE DAY. WAS ON SLEEPING MEDICATION TRAZADONE BUT I SEE IT CAN BE ADDICTIVE AND IS WORSE IF YOU TRY TO STOP. ALSO HAVE FEELING OF PRESSURE INSIDE OF HEAD AND CANT STOP THOUGHTS. TYPICAL FOR RECOVERING
HEART SURGERY PATIENTS. DOES THE INSOMNIA GRADUALLY DISSIPATE OR SHOULD I TAKE SOMETHING THATS NON ADDICTIVE.
HEART SURGERY PATIENTS. DOES THE INSOMNIA GRADUALLY DISSIPATE OR SHOULD I TAKE SOMETHING THATS NON ADDICTIVE.
Brief Answer:
Trazodobe is largely non addictive
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First of all I like to inform you that Trazodone is largely non addictive and can be stopped when required. In my opinion this is one of the better option after CABG or bypass surgery as it have minimal effect on heart functioning.
It is true that there are multiple other options for treatment of insomnia and control of thoughts but trazodone can be helpful for both purpose.
Individuals who generally do not tolerate Trazodone I often recommend Seroquel at lowest possible dose. The starting dose is 12.5 mg and it can be used upto 150 mg per day when required.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Trazodobe is largely non addictive
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First of all I like to inform you that Trazodone is largely non addictive and can be stopped when required. In my opinion this is one of the better option after CABG or bypass surgery as it have minimal effect on heart functioning.
It is true that there are multiple other options for treatment of insomnia and control of thoughts but trazodone can be helpful for both purpose.
Individuals who generally do not tolerate Trazodone I often recommend Seroquel at lowest possible dose. The starting dose is 12.5 mg and it can be used upto 150 mg per day when required.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Does the insomnia start to go away as the body heals from surgery or insomnia a permanent fixture ?
Brief Answer:
Generally not permanent
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although every individual is different but for most individuals who can have control on their thoughts can get rid of insomnia in near future. The recovery may take months but it is not permanent.
I hope this clarifies further.
Thanks and regards.
Generally not permanent
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although every individual is different but for most individuals who can have control on their thoughts can get rid of insomnia in near future. The recovery may take months but it is not permanent.
I hope this clarifies further.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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