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What Could Cause Sleep Disorder While Being On Trazodone For Possible Depression And Bipolar?
I have a very bad sleep disorder and am probably bipolar. Seroquel has had bad side effects on me. I tried trazodone for last 4 days and had to keep increasing dosage to 150mg. I could barely sleep at all last night. Could trazodone as an antidepressant be activating me.
I am also on low doses of trileptal and ability. Thanks for considering my situation.
Hildie
I am also on low doses of trileptal and ability. Thanks for considering my situation.
Hildie
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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In case of bipolar disorder, antidepressant could lead to switch to manic episode. That sleep disturbance may be due to manic switch. You need mood stabilizer rather than antidepressant. You can carry on with antipsychotic, but there is no use of antidepressant as of now. Discuss your symptoms with a psychiatrist to get proper diagnosis and management.
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Thanks for using healthcare magic
In case of bipolar disorder, antidepressant could lead to switch to manic episode. That sleep disturbance may be due to manic switch. You need mood stabilizer rather than antidepressant. You can carry on with antipsychotic, but there is no use of antidepressant as of now. Discuss your symptoms with a psychiatrist to get proper diagnosis and management.
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