Trazodone

[Lindsey]

Hi everyone,

I need some advice here. I'm currently on day 28, and haven't been sleeping properly for a while. My doctor has prescribed me trazodone, but I'm too afraid to even fill the prescription, without knowing more about it. Thought I'd come here and ask first. I am scared of anything that might make me dependent.

I would love to be able to have a good night's sleep, but I don't want to risk my sobriety.

I have asked my AA sponsor, and she told me that I should be careful of taking any chemicals so new into sobriety. Because of that I haven't filled the prescription.

Thanks, and hugs, feels soooo good to have made it this far, though I really could use a good night's sleep!

Lindsey

[In memory of miracle]

I took trazadone for some months into my recovery,I had a doctor who specialized in addiction and he assured me it was not addicting.I very rarely haveto take it for sleep anymore but it was a G*d send when I needed it.I am not a Doctor so I probably shouldnt be giving you advice about medicine,but I wanted you to know I am alittle over a year sober now and did take trazadone everynite for awhile.Bless,Trish

[laurie6781]

Here's the first page of a Google search. There are plenty of sites to check this out and check the warnings, etc.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Trazodone

Hope this helps....

Love and (((((to all))))),

[Dan]

As I understand it, it's a mild anti-depressant with sleep inducing qualities.
I was on it for a few months. I didn't have a problem with it, as far as becoming dependant on it.
Get medical opinions, from qualified people as well Lindsey.
And congratulations for the sober time!

[Lindsey]

Thank you all for your replies. I shall fill this prescription and see if it helps me to sleep.

God bless you all for your E S & H, and words of wisdom!

Lindsey