I have taken both Ativan and Trazadone before. Trazadone above 200 mg would make me sleepy and dizzy like its supposed to, however above 200 mg it also makes my legs restless and I end up not sleeping.

My doc will give me a 30 day script of Ativan at a time, .5 mg to take at bed time or an hour before bed. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. I would rather not be able to sleep at night than take something like Ambien again. That stuff would knock me out all night long and I would still feel the effects of it well into the next afternoon.

I think as long as you are keeping everything written down and sharing this with your doc regularly, there shouldnt be a problem. There are some meds that you have to be careful taking together, but thats why its a good idea to meet with your doc every 4 weeks (Ive had docs not want to see me for up to three months and I refuse) and discuss your meds and how you are reacting to everything both mentally and physically.