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Trazodone

Trazodone belongs to the serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs), which act as an antidepressant and are used to treat the major depressive disorder. The mode of action of Trazodone is by reclaiming the stability of Serotonin in the brain. It enhances mood, hunger, and stamina, and also it minimizes stress and insomnia.

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Can Trazodone cause serotonin syndrome?

Query: Hello doctor, I weaned off of 40 mg of Paroxetine very slowly but my sleep was impacted and as of two months, I have been suffering from extreme insomnia. I have gone back to medication and I am currently on 20 mg of Paroxetine and 10 mg of Fluoxetine, but my insomnia has continued. I was prescribed...  Read Full »


Dr. Akanksha Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Serotonin syndrome is an acute emergency case, rarely seen in common practice. At least not when you have already been taking 40 mg of Paroxetine for years. Also, Trazodone is a safer and better sleep-inducing agent when it comes to being used for sleep. As per my know...  Read Full »

Is it safe to switch from Trazadone and Klonopin to Dayvigo or Belsomra for sleeping issues?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking 100 mg Trazadone and 2 mg Klonopin for many years for sleep issues. However, my previous doctor retired, and my new doctor wants me to discontinue both these drugs and put me on Dayvigo or Belsomra. Both of these drugs seem new to the market to me. Do you prefer Traz...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Trazodone and Klonopin are both good drugs for insomnia. However, Klonopin carries a risk of tolerance, and I think this is the probable reason the new doctor wants to change medicines. But if you were sleeping good with these drugs, I do not think that it is a good ...  Read Full »

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