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Started Trazadone 100 mg a week ago and the side effects seem awful

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thomas14224
thomas14224

Started 100mg of trazadone a week ago at bedtine to sleep..has definitely helped me sleep but the following days after getting up. I feel lethargic, lightheaded, anxious and off and own heart palpitations... Anyone else experienced this right ofc the bat...getting off of this and going to melatonin.

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  • Lolasmom
    Lolasmom thomas14224

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    I would get off it sooner than later. I just completed approx. 10 months weaning from it.  It was a nightmare, and still having withdrawal issues.  I was on 50-75 mg daily before I started to wean off.  Worst thing I had to do in my life 
    • Lolasmom
      Lolasmom thomas14224

      Posted

      Many many weaning/withdrawals

      weak shaky jittery legs

      dizzy

      stomach issues

      off balance

      left ear fluttering

      noises very loud

      awful smells

      lights to bright

      sweats

      mind does not shut down

      toothache

      palps

      body jerks

      nightmares

      cold hands and feet

      blood pressure up

      aggitation

      extreme anxiety 

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