Hi, I was given trazodone by my GP yesterday and the side effects are horrendous. Headache so painful I feel like it's going to explode. My arms and legs are agony and it's a struggle to walk. I am disoriented, feel sick, I'm agitated and feel awful. This was 50mg, but I have most certainly had a bad reaction to this medication. I have chronic insomnia and have suffered 12 years now... I have tired all sorts of alternative remedies, treatments etc... I was on zopiclone until yesterday.... my new GP advised I cant have zopiclone any longer and put me on these awful pills... I donf suffer depression and upon reading up on these meds today I am shocked !
Has anyone else had these and any information on them....
I will not be taken them anymore
It’s possible you needed to be completely clean of the Zopiclone before starting trazadone. Surprised that your doctor did not recommend to clear the Zopiclone from your system first, but then again most doctors are not aware of side effects or think a medication is quite benign and okay to stop one and immediately start another.
I’ve taken trazodone for sleep 50 mg for many years and while headache is a side effect, most side effects diminish once you are stabilized on it after about 4-5 days. Also side effects are lessened when you take with a small snack. I would call your doctor back and put him/her on alert of your reactions
I’m hoping that now that it’s been many hours that have passed your symptoms improved. You could take a few nights to a week to clear the Zopiclone out of your system and try again, you might can start with half a pill 25 mg and work up to 50 if you need it, but check all of this with your doctor.
Thank you So much for the reply. Symptoms have not lessened I feel very unwell. I am hoping tomorrow I will feel a little better. My limbs are aching finding it hard to walk and the headache as bad as it was this morning.
I am very disappointed that the doctor just put me straight on these and no taper from zopiclone 7.5mg I have taken of those every night for years... then suddenly you cant have them any more.... I feel positively I'll
I will not be taking any more trazodone I am definitely having a bad reaction
Thanks so much again for your message
It sounds as if you should seek the guidance of your doctor right away. Headaches that do not go away with typical over the counter pain meds need medical intervention in my opinion. Aching limbs sounds horrible as well. Allergic reactions are not common, but of course they can happen and perhaps medical staff can give you medication to help clear the medication from your system.
Acute withdrawals off the zolpclicone is also a thing as well. Get on the phone with your doctor as soon as you can, do not suffer alone. I wish you the best and quickest recovery.
Thank you so much today has been real scary. I appreciate your message... I will call my doctor on Monday morning
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I've come back to see if you called your doctor and found out what is going on with your adverse reaction you had to the trazadone and possibly discontinuing the Zol.
I hope he/she was able to help you. Hopefully you will come back and post an update. Hoping your symptoms are better by now.
Hi
The doctor has put me on nortriptyline now, not sure how these will work and if the effects will be the same. Thank you so much for getting back in touch. Collecting them tomorrow so I will let you know how I get on with them. Will start them Saturday when my daughter isn't with me, just in case
Good deal. I will be curious how a med change works out for you. Fingers crossed it works. Look forward to you update later this week. 🌝
Thank you so much I will let you know