Not everyone responds to the same medications, so don't feel badly that Trazadone didn't work for you. There are many other sleep meds out there that you can try, and a good Dr should know that you have other options. I know its frustrating when you can't sleep and something doesn't help, but continue to seek treatment. You may also want to consider therapy to address any underlying anxiety or depression that might be contributing to your insomnia and to learn some cognitive ways to deal with insomnia. Hang in there...it does get better!

Considering we figured out the last time that it was anxiety I thought it might be this time. That's why the doctor prescribed the Trazodone in the first place. I'm suppose to ramp up to 100 mg in 3 days, but I'm worried it still won't do anything and I'll have to wait another 3 weeks or so before I see the doctor again.

50mg of Trazadone is a very low dose, so maybe the 100mg will help. I've taken Trazadone before but only had success with doses upwards of 100mg. However I tend to be very treatment resistant and need the higher doses of most meds. Are you seeing a psychiatrist or PCP for your meds?

PCP

You may want to think about seeing a psychiatrist...they generally have better knowledge of meds that can help than a PCP, but I hope the increased dose of Trazadone works and you don't have to go to the next level.

Is it possible that Trazodone could actually make sleep problems worse? Because it feels like they're getting worse.

I really don't know...that would be a good question for your Dr or pharmacist. As far as I know Trazadone is known for its sedative properties, but it may have other side effects that a Dr or pharmacist might know about that could be worsening your insomnia....wishing you the best!

We are in the Same boat as ICantSleep, nothing seems to work for my wife, she was not sleeping in 25 days. If she takes 0.5 mg of Xanax she will go down for 2-3 hours , of not deep sleep. She is currently on LexaPro for last 6 days (5mg to be increased to 10 mg) this week. Hope is that once LexaPro starts working it will handle the Anxiety that she has, and that in turn will help with the Insomnia, that is out #1 worry right now. No Depression, other than we are constantly worrying about the lack of sleep, and maybe that is more depressing. Does anybody have any experience with LexaPro and how well it does for anxiety of someone that is not sleeping. Thank You all.

Very important for you to consider other, nonmedical issues that could potentially be disrupting your sleep.

For instance, are you keeping a consistent sleep schedule? Not allowing yourself to sleep in or take long afternoon naps? That has the effect of stealing your sleep at night.

Are you getting daily exercise? Tire yourself out during the day and you tend to sleep better at night.

How 'bout caffeine? Any should be avoided after about mid-day, and that includes chocolate, sodas, and many other products that hide caffeine in their ingredients.

You might also consider talking to a counselor about ways to naturally reduce anxiety, which can put you (any of us, really) into a hyperaroused state that makes it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep.


good luck.

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Didn't have a chance to read the entire thread but just FYI, I tried Trazodone years ago and it didn't do anything and I was up to 150 mg, just gave me a nasty hangover.