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I Have Tried The Drug Trazodone For Sleep, But I

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Posted on Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Question: I have tried the drug Trazodone for sleep, but I think it is causing me balance problems. will this wear off in time or will it continue to cause me balance issues?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This should wear off with time.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for using ask a doctor service

Could you please tell me what is the dose of Trazodone you are taking?

Its not very common to see balance problems with Trazodone. But some individuals develop this side effect but usually the tolerance to this side effect develops in less than a couple of weeks.

I hope your sleep improved with Trazodone. Please don't forget to get your blood pressure checked. A lot of elderly develop hypotension with high dose and this could cause balance problems. Maintain your fluid intake and you will be alright.

Visit your doctor if symptoms persist or become worse.

Thanks

Please let me know if you need more assistance.
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I Have Tried The Drug Trazodone For Sleep, But I

Brief Answer: This should wear off with time. Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for using ask a doctor service Could you please tell me what is the dose of Trazodone you are taking? Its not very common to see balance problems with Trazodone. But some individuals develop this side effect but usually the tolerance to this side effect develops in less than a couple of weeks. I hope your sleep improved with Trazodone. Please don't forget to get your blood pressure checked. A lot of elderly develop hypotension with high dose and this could cause balance problems. Maintain your fluid intake and you will be alright. Visit your doctor if symptoms persist or become worse. Thanks Please let me know if you need more assistance.