Lexapro 20 MG and Trazadone 50 mg

[Jubya81]

Hi!

Just joined because I was prescribed Trazadone today to take at night for my insomnia driven from depression. I have been on Lexapro 20 MG for years for depression and anxiety and overall it’s been fine, however, I do have relapses with depression from time to time and sometimes still anxiety attacks - I have xanax as a backup for that but I try to avoid taking it due to addictive qualities. I’ve read something about Serotonin Syndrome and I’m nervous now. I take my Lexapro at night and the doc said I could take both at night but be sure to take the T 30 min before bedtime. Has anyone else had an experience with Serotonin Syndrome? Is it fairly common?

[Sprinkle1]

Hi, no I have not had any trouble with my SSRI's. I take trazadone 100 mg at bed time to help me sleep. I also take gabapentin 4 times a day, it helps with relaxation and sleep. In the AM I take Cymbalta 50 mg, it helps my depression and anxiety, also take thyroid med. I am weaning off remron was 15 mg now 7 1/2 mg, helps with sleep, but makes one want to eat and eat, therefore one gains weight!!! I feel well and do not have any other side affects. I wish you well, talk to your Dr. about your fears, she/he can probably help you. I send you courage, strength, peace of mind, love and hugs.......Sprinkle 1...... And write to us here we will try to help you.....xxx

[Jubya81 in reply to Sprinkle1]

Thank you so much Sprinkle1. I appreciate your help and support!

[rajraman777]

Jubya81

Please try Cranial electro therapy.

Its will help you alots by reducing your anxienty and your depression problems.

With this device you can reduce your medication.

Thank you.

[Gray07]

I was on Lexapro approximately 12 years ago for 2 years. It helped immensely. I was originally placed on 20mg and then it was raised and raised again for about a year and then reduced over then following year.

I just had another major relapse and Trazadone was added to my current medication. TMS (cranial magnetic therapy) was recommended. I did 36 sessions and feel wonderful.

I am still on anti-depressant medication, but the TMS gave me a "boost".

Hope this helps.