Only me Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 My dd (14) has been having a lot of trouble with delayed sleep onset insomnia. I took her to a sleep specialist about 5 weeks ago. We tried a higher dose of Melatonin but it didn't work. She fell asleep quicker but started waking up several times during the night instead and in the morning she was very, very groggy. Last Monday we went back to the doctor and she started my dd on 50 mg. of Trazodone. DD sleeps better but now she has been getting headaches several times a day. Is this common with Trazodone? I also just looked up Trazodone on Drugs.com. I was shocked when I saw how many possible severe drug interactions there are with Trazodone. Neither the pharmacist nor the doctor warned me about them. Luckily I haven't given dd any other medications but it looks like she can't even take over-the-counter cough medication while she is on it without possible (but rare) serious side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherLynn Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I took it when I was in college for ADHD. It did help me to sleep, but I don't remember any headaches. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks Heather. I'm going to call the doctor today to see if the headaches are normal. I don't know what else to try for dd. I feel so sorry for her not being able to sleep and it is really affecting her whole life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 It worked for a time for me, but it's an anti-depressant and I can't take those long without severe problems. I dno't remember headaches though. Are you sure the headaches aren't spring allergies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 I guess they could be but the headaches started the day after she started taking the Trazodone. Have you heard of any drug interaction precautions? I'm pretty scared about the stuff they listed on Drugs.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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