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?
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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
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".
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