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Does Trazadone Help Cure Severe Insomnia?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2017
Question: I have severe insomnia and would like to know about taking trazadone for this condition. I am a 78 year old female.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Trazodone is advisable only if prescribed by doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Trazodone is basically an anti depressant drug. So it's main effect is on depression.
Additionally, it also has anti anxiety and mild sedative (induces sleep) effects.
So it is to be taken for insomnia only if prescribed by doctor.
Don't take it by own.
So please let me know
1. Is trazodone prescribed by your doctor?
2. Is it available over the counter?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Trazadone Help Cure Severe Insomnia?

Brief Answer: Trazodone is advisable only if prescribed by doctor. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Trazodone is basically an anti depressant drug. So it's main effect is on depression. Additionally, it also has anti anxiety and mild sedative (induces sleep) effects. So it is to be taken for insomnia only if prescribed by doctor. Don't take it by own. So please let me know 1. Is trazodone prescribed by your doctor? 2. Is it available over the counter? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.