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Posted 7/26/2013 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
I got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 3 1/2 weeks ago. My doctor prescribed me 75 mg of trazodone and it is doing nothing for me. It helped me sleep for the first few days I was on it but now, nothing. I don't know if I need to get my dosage changed or just give it more time..? I can't afford to not get a good nights sleep. Has anyone else had this kind of problem with trazodone or is it just me?
Posted 7/26/2013 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
I take trazodone as well. My dose has been 50-150mg daily. I've found that 50mg doesn't do much and 150mg is too much. I currently take 100mg nightly. I wake up slightly groggy but functional. Maybe ask your doctor to give you a higher dose next appointment.
Posted 7/26/2013 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
I'm the same as Sheila in terms of dosage range. 75mg isn't that high a dose in the scheme of things, so you have a lot of room to move up to find the "right dose" for you. I would take it slow so you don't end up super groggy one morning, but maybe see if you can go up 25mg every couple nights until you hit a point where you're getting a good night's sleep.
Posted 7/26/2013 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
I do believe that Trazadone is one of the meds that your body has to get use to also. It may take a few weeks for you to notice a difference. My husband took it for sleep. It is also an antidepressant. Anti D's take sometimes six to eight weeks to reach their full potential.

I hope that the medication starts working for you.

Also welcome to the fibromyalgia forum. When you get time, take a look at the first thread on the forum. It is called "fibro 101". It is full of all kinds of helpful information. And ask questions. We are here to help.

I hope that you feel better soon!

Hugs,Karen...
Posted 7/26/2013 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with the other posters.

Welcome to the board!
Posted 7/26/2013 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Redqueenalice, and welcome!  I don't take medication for sleep.  I do avoid caffeine after late afternoon....and that means chocolate, too....and I have myself on a sleep schedule.  I go to bed and get up at the same time every day.  I don't even need an alarm clock!  LOL  My body knows that when I lay down in bed it's time to sleep.

 

I used to wake up many times in the middle of the night.  I would be asleep and then my eyes would pop open!  This still happens occasionally but I was put on a muscle relaxer last year and it made a big difference in how much good sleep I get.  So, that's another idea.

 

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum.  There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there.  We have to be our own advocates when it comes to fibro so it's important to learn all you can about this illness.

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

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