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Posted by My-2cents on January 10, 2006, at 10:31:44
I have been taking Trazodone 200mg for about 12 years, and have never experienced any problem with priapism. I am also taking 60mg of Cymbalta. I asked my doctor about the chances of priapism on Trazodone. He said that is only a problem if the dose is above 300mg. Trazodone was originally intended as an antidepressent medication, but the effective dose was between 400-600mg. People taking that dose, were sleepy all day, so it was not the drug of choice. Now it is used as a sleep aid. I have tried the newer sleep aids for my insomnia i.e. Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem. None of them worked for me at all, So I am sticking with the Trazodone.
Posted by ghostshadow on January 11, 2006, at 1:09:34
In reply to Traxodone-Cymbalta, posted by My-2cents on January 10, 2006, at 10:31:44
what's "priapism"? (i've been on traz 200mg for about 9 yrs.)
Posted by ShellyM on January 11, 2006, at 9:01:31
In reply to Traxodone-Cymbalta, posted by My-2cents on January 10, 2006, at 10:31:44
I am also taking 60mg Cymbalta for severe anxiety / panic attacks and Trazedone for sleep. The combo really seems to be helping me a lot- thank goodness!
What are you taking Cymbalta for and is it helping?
Best Regards
Shelly
> I have been taking Trazodone 200mg for about 12 years, and have never experienced any problem with priapism. I am also taking 60mg of Cymbalta. I asked my doctor about the chances of priapism on Trazodone. He said that is only a problem if the dose is above 300mg. Trazodone was originally intended as an antidepressent medication, but the effective dose was between 400-600mg. People taking that dose, were sleepy all day, so it was not the drug of choice. Now it is used as a sleep aid. I have tried the newer sleep aids for my insomnia i.e. Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem. None of them worked for me at all, So I am sticking with the Trazodone.
Posted by My-2cents on January 31, 2006, at 14:04:21
In reply to Re: Traxodone-Cymbalta, posted by ShellyM on January 11, 2006, at 9:01:31
I am taking the Trazodone for sleep as well, although I think I get some extra antidepressant response combining it with the Cymbalta.
> I am also taking 60mg Cymbalta for severe anxiety / panic attacks and Trazedone for sleep. The combo really seems to be helping me a lot- thank goodness!
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> What are you taking Cymbalta for and is it helping?
>
> Best Regards
>
> Shelly
>
> > I have been taking Trazodone 200mg for about 12 years, and have never experienced any problem with priapism. I am also taking 60mg of Cymbalta. I asked my doctor about the chances of priapism on Trazodone. He said that is only a problem if the dose is above 300mg. Trazodone was originally intended as an antidepressent medication, but the effective dose was between 400-600mg. People taking that dose, were sleepy all day, so it was not the drug of choice. Now it is used as a sleep aid. I have tried the newer sleep aids for my insomnia i.e. Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem. None of them worked for me at all, So I am sticking with the Trazodone.
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