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Originally Posted by ABC1357
Has anyone used trazodone? I'm using Ambien right now, my doctor is recommending to switch low does of trazodone for insomnia, as Ambien is not designed for long-term use. He told me it would make me drowsy during day, but it's usually the all side effect patients suffer. I understand it's old type of antidepressant, so I'm not sure how it would help my insomnia.
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I agree with the doctor with the idea that Ambien isn't for long-term use. Yes- correct. Very true indeed.
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Where I don't agree (it may be my opinion) is with the idea that one should just deal with a side effect like drowsiness which, all in all, makes one feel like crap. Nobody wants to drag themselves around like a zombie. I was on Zyprexa (a different class of medication, but the principle still applies) and was expected to just deal with it. I said that I wouldn't take it, so we changed.
If it works for you without causing you to be crazy drowsy in the day, keep going with it.
yes, it is an old-ish antidepressant which is known to have a sedating effect.