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Does Trazodone React Negatively With Remeron?
Question: Hi Yes thank you aDoes Trazodone react negatively with Remeron or vise versa?a. Also, my husband has stage 4copd. He has reacted very negatively to Ssris. They think it would improve his lack o f. Appetite to give himRemeron. With his history. He tolarates Trasodone family of chemicals. I don't want him to sink lower in mood and lack of strength. C
What can you suggest that may save his life?. Or, help?. Thanks.
What can you suggest that may save his life?. Or, help?. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
increased sedation with combination
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question. Both trazodone and remeron are somewhat sedating. The doctor that prescribes these medications would need to monitor the level of sedation and adjust doses of the two medications appropriately. Many patients with depression and insomnia do well on both remeron and trazodone. It is heard to treat depression with trazodone alone because it is just so sedating. However treating his depression with the remeron and adding the trazodone as needed for sleep could be very helpful to him. It is true that many patients experience an increase in appetite and weight gain on remeron. If that would be helpful to him it could be a good choice for his depression. Once he is stabilized on the remeron he may not need the trazodone. Best wishes to you and your husband. Thank you for using HCM.
increased sedation with combination
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question. Both trazodone and remeron are somewhat sedating. The doctor that prescribes these medications would need to monitor the level of sedation and adjust doses of the two medications appropriately. Many patients with depression and insomnia do well on both remeron and trazodone. It is heard to treat depression with trazodone alone because it is just so sedating. However treating his depression with the remeron and adding the trazodone as needed for sleep could be very helpful to him. It is true that many patients experience an increase in appetite and weight gain on remeron. If that would be helpful to him it could be a good choice for his depression. Once he is stabilized on the remeron he may not need the trazodone. Best wishes to you and your husband. Thank you for using HCM.
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Dr. Raju A.T
My husband has very negative reactions to that class of drugs that Remoron is. Such as hallucinations, out of body feeling, and extremes agitation, as well as, much. Deeper depression. And also similar reactions to Mao drugs. What drug would you suggest be used for previously stated reasons. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
wellbutrin/cymbalta
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your follow up.
Remeron is not an SSRI, but if he has had a bad reaction to remeron as well then he could be tried on wellbutrin or cymbalta.
I hope he can get some relief soon.
wellbutrin/cymbalta
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your follow up.
Remeron is not an SSRI, but if he has had a bad reaction to remeron as well then he could be tried on wellbutrin or cymbalta.
I hope he can get some relief soon.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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