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What Are The Side Effects Of Trazodone?
Question: I take Tranzodone. I was concerned that I have been experiencing an increasing side-effecst. I did not know what the side-effects were, so when refiling another prescription (generic Ambien), I asked the pharmist. she suggested possible low sodium and calling my doctor, so gave me a printout. The memory problems has become an increasing problem and is the most severe, although I have been also having trouble focusing and confusion as well. The headaches especially. I take 100mg tabs, but I cut them in half, so 50mg per night. I take other medications as well including the generic version of Ambien (10mg). The Tranzodone works like a charm for insomnia. The printout indicates the need to call my doctor right away, but I cannot reach her. I have an appointment next week. I don't think I am in any type of danger and urgent care costs money that I don't have (insurance would find a way to not pay for it anyway), besides, I don't think that this is that type of problem. I am 38, a recovering alcoholic (2 years sober), overweight (but not obese), and an insomniac (last two seem to be a side-effect of stopping drinking) and get migraines.
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
From what you describe, it would be safe to wait until you can make a regular appointment with your doctor. I do not believe this constitutes an emergency situation. You may want to consider stopping taking the Ambien completely, as it is more likely to be causing the problem than trazodone is. But for now, I think things are safe.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
From what you describe, it would be safe to wait until you can make a regular appointment with your doctor. I do not believe this constitutes an emergency situation. You may want to consider stopping taking the Ambien completely, as it is more likely to be causing the problem than trazodone is. But for now, I think things are safe.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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