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Do any doctors think it’d be ok to take 600mg of trazadone?

Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:11 pm
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:11 pm
I just started vraylar and i can’t fricking sleep

I woke up at 2am yesterday. And I’ve been I up since 3:30 this morning, after getting 3.5 hours of restless sleep

I called yesterday to get something else for sleep and she said to increase from 300mg to 450mg. It didn’t work

I googled and it says you can take 600mg but if you’re inpatient. What will happen if I take it without being inpatient?

The doctors office closed at noon unfortunately.
Posted by TechDawg2007
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:12 pm to
yes



Not a doctor, but I've stayed a week in a Holiday Inn
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 2:13 pm
Posted by ragincajun77
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:14 pm to
Enjoy your trazaboner
Posted by SEClint
New Orleans, LA/Portland, OR
Member since Nov 2006
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:14 pm to
I'm not a doctor, but I do have experience with pills.


It's never a good idea to overdo anything, and mix in grain alcohol. Also, that medication seems to be more of an antidepressant.
Posted by schatman
Montana
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:16 pm to
I think you're risking Serotonin Syndrome
Posted by Kcrad
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:16 pm to
Stop taking the vraylar until you talk to a medical professional.
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:19 pm to
It is an antidepressant but it’s also a great sleep med. well it’s usually very effective
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:19 pm to
Thank you! That makes sense they want you in the hospital

I had serotonin syndrome once and it was hell
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:20 pm to
But my medical professional put me on the vraylar
Posted by HoustonChick86
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:21 pm to
Obviously not a doctor, but that seems high. Especially is it is double your normal dose.

Does your doctor have an after hours number?
This post was edited on 10/4/19 at 2:22 pm
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:23 pm to
I think it’s quadruple. I take 150mg but occasionally take two if I can’t sleep

I got her answering service when I called. I asked if she checks messages and they said they’ll get them Monday
Posted by white perch
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:24 pm to
Exercise more, turn off tv/phone/computer at 7 pm, get a better more consistent bedtime routine.

Pills aren’t the answer for sleepless nights. And also, even a perfectly healthy person will have some nights that are restless with early AM awakening. It happens as we get older.
Posted by OweO
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Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:24 pm to
Paige, I googled and saw the same thing.

Knowing absolutely nothing about it, I would wait to see what your doctor says, but if your sleep is being impacted that can be a bitch.

Sometimes I wonder if there are some doctors who are irresponsible when it comes to prescribing certain types of meds, specifically meds for depression, anxiety, etc because it can change a person's behavior, etc and there needs to be something available so people can get accurate information anytime they need it and not just when the doctor's office is open.
Posted by TDsngumbo
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:25 pm to
You sound like an addict.
Posted by Winston Cup
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:26 pm to
You should talk to your PCP. Or at least go to WebMd. Instead of airing your dirty laundry here
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:28 pm to
I have bp I. Sleep hygiene doesn’t do shite

I had a manic episode earlier in the week because I wasn’t on an antipsychotic but the vraylar isn’t cutting it
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:29 pm to


Nothing I take is mood altering
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:29 pm to
Oh I’m gonna call and beg my pcp for something

Thanks!
Posted by white perch
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:34 pm to
If you’re going through a manic or hypomanic episode now you’re going to need antipsychotic or benzo to get you back down.

If you think you may be a threat to yourself or others while you’re in this state I’d recommend going to the ER. If not you may just have to suffer through it until it pssses.
Posted by Areddishfish
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Posted on 10/4/19 at 2:35 pm to
quote:

I called yesterday to get something else for sleep and she said to increase from 300mg to 450mg. It didn’t work


It appears this is a type of anti-depressant that can help with sleep. Any time you switch dosages in meds like this, I would think it takes at least a few days before you would notice anything.
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