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Message started by cazza on Jan 2^nd, 2011, 10:31am

Title: Trazodone
Post by cazza on Jan 2^nd, 2011, 10:31am

My doctor wants me to go on these 100mg at night then after a week 50mg in the morning as well but i have just read one of the main side affects is tachycardia anyone know about this i am worried to take them now as i get this already thanks carol

Title: Re: Trazodone
Post by RLR on Jan 2^nd, 2011, 2:27pm

You'll be fine, Carol. Realize that all side-effects noted by patients taking new medications during the clinical phase of research are noted, regardless of whether they have been determined to produce the side-effect. Also understand that these medications can do you no permanent harm, nor cause you to suffer any type of crisis event. It's also important to note that this drug has been around for quite a while now and there are no reports of catastrophic events as a consequence of taking the medication.

Trazadone is a very safe medication and while in practice, I regularly prescribed it as a sleep hypnotic for some of my patients.

Take care not to paint yourself into a corner by seeking evaluation from your doctor and subsequently developing a fear of the very medication prescribed by your doctor to help relieve symptoms. This is very common among persons with anxiety and they are constantly vigilent to any signs of potential danger, which in actuality doesn't exist.

Again, this medication is safe and will not harm you. Take as directed by your physician.

Best regards,

Rutheford Rane, MD (ret.)

Title: Re: Trazodone
Post by cazza on Jan 2^nd, 2011, 2:47pm

thanks rlr i must admit i am a bit worried about feeling groggy in the mornings and the fast heart with these but i will have to try something are they good for anxiety? carol