What does it feel like when you take trazodone?can it be abused(drug addict in home who is in recovery)?

Answer 1

Trazodone is a polycyclic antidepressant with significant antihistamine and anticholinergic effects. Rather than list them all, I'll leave the list to you and Google. Most of the old tricyclic antidepressants are horrible overdoses, and sedation and erratic heartbeat used to be major problems when these drugs were commonly prescribed. Trazodone has less of the cardiac and vascular effects, but the trade-off is in more seizures. There's no pleasant buzz to attract a drug addict, but I'd still be concerned about the overdose risk if there's any potential for suicidal behavior.

Answer 2

Trazadone was originally an anti-depressent, and side-effects were relatively common.

These days it is typically prescribed in small doses as a sleeping aid.

Can it be abused? Sure. It may not have the same effect in higher doses as more traditional sleeping aids, but as an anti-depressant it plays with brain chemistry and that's pretty serious. I would call a local pharmicist to discuss it. Some anti-depressants can cause seizures in high doses.

Answer 3

Trazodone is prescribed for depression / anxiety and to help you sleep. Side effects are numerous, including dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting .. It can also cause night terrors / nightmares. If you experience chest pains, rapid heart beat and shortness of breath call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms..

Answer 4

It didn't do anything for me. I was prescribed that mainly for sleep, but it didn't help. I guess it's supposed to make you drowsy. If someone in your home is an addict, you just have to find a way to keep it away from them. Buy a safe to put your meds in if you have to.

Answer 5

It makes your mouth dry, it makes your stomach feel nauseous but not to the point of throw up, I didn't like it but it will help you if you can stand it.