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Is Trazodone Advisable For Concurrent Disorder Of Anxiety And Depression?

I have the disease of addiction and concurrent disorder of anxiety and depression.I have been on Effexor XR 300 mg for 13 years.I don t seem to be able to take mess such as Seraquel.IT INCREASES WHAT I call Restless Leg Sydrome.Is Trazadone safe for me to take? I often can t get to sleep because of a) leg spasmsb)my brain won t stop thinking
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your request to use trazodone to treat addiction and concurrent depression and anxiety i am strongly suggesting you should not use it reasons below

Trazodone is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and has so many side effects of which insomnia and muscle spasm are among which are the symptoms you are exhibiting

In view of this please see a psychiatric specialist for further clinical assessment and possible re-evaluation of your medication

I hope this helps Regards
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Is Trazodone Advisable For Concurrent Disorder Of Anxiety And Depression?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your request to use trazodone to treat addiction and concurrent depression and anxiety i am strongly suggesting you should not use it reasons below Trazodone is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and has so many side effects of which insomnia and muscle spasm are among which are the symptoms you are exhibiting In view of this please see a psychiatric specialist for further clinical assessment and possible re-evaluation of your medication I hope this helps Regards