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Can "Trazodone" Taken For Sleep Disorder Cause Stuffy Nose?

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Question : I recently started trazodone for sleep and now have a stuffy nose. Is that a side effect of this drug?
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Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your problem I will liketo tell you that Stuffy nose is a known side effect of trazodone although not that common. The drug prescription mentions to seek medical advise if you get this side effect. I will advise you to see your treating doctor for reducing the dose or stopping it as he feels . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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Can "Trazodone" Taken For Sleep Disorder Cause Stuffy Nose?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX Well looking into your problem I will liketo tell you that Stuffy nose is a known side effect of trazodone although not that common. The drug prescription mentions to seek medical advise if you get this side effect. I will advise you to see your treating doctor for reducing the dose or stopping it as he feels . Take care. Dr. Shruti