Trazodone Question

Hi all. I hope you are enjoying a nice afternoon. I was wondering if you could help me out with something. about a month ago my dosage of Trazodone was increased. It is my choice, I can take between 150 to 200 mg. A night. My anxiety and depression have really increased and it is taking me at least two hours to fall asleep after I take 150 mg. I want to sleep sooner than later. Should I go up to 200 mg or how much time do you allot in taking pills beforehand before laying down at night? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cass

I take Trazodone for sleep, I've done so for many years now. My sleep issues were pretty major -- I take 300 mg nightly. I generally fall asleep within an hour of taking it.

In my opinion, if you take it and slow everything down and get into bed, and it *still* takes you up to 2 hours to fall asleep, then you need to increase the dosage. You should be falling asleep within an hour or so of taking it.

Those were the directions I was given and how I ended up at my current dosage. (I've been at 300 mg for over 10 years, so no need to worry about "getting used to it" and needing more, that hasn't happened for me.)

Lynnwood