Is Trazadone a Narcotic Sleeping Pill?
Question by buddah: Is Trazadone a narcotic sleeping pill?
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Answer by FLhazel79
No, it is actually a mild antidepressant with sedative properties. It was one of the first antidepressants. The side effect of sedation turned out to be more powerful than the antidepressant. Safe and non habit forming, (it is not a narcotic or controlled substance), it is also accepted and approved by drug courts and rehab clinics. Since it is an acceptable medication, it does not show on drug screens and doesn’t cause false positives.
As with any sleeping pill, your body will become used to it. Over time, you can require a higher dose. There is no “withdrawal”, but patients who take it long term and then discontinue it suddenly, can have mild rebound insomnia for 3-4 days. There are no ther complications, such as seizures, as can happen with narcotic sleeping pills.
Trazadone does have side effects, especially in high doses, so consult a physician or pharmacist before using. Being a sedative, it increases sedation when combined with alcohol or other sedatives. You should not drive a car, etc., after taking this medication. If you are pregnant or nursing, see a doctor before beginning this medication.
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No; trazodone (note this correct spelling) is the generic name for Desyrel (usually entirely dispensed as generic.
Trazodone is one of the “old-school” antidepressants in its own unique “class” of antidepressants.
Trazodone is very sedating, and the doses required to help with depression usually are entirely too sedating, with a “hangover” like side effect too be used for the treatment of depression.
Trazodone is commonly prescribed for insomnia and taken at bedtime to help with sleep.
Trazodone is NOT a controlled substance; nor is it an opiate or opioid type drug (or similar to any such drug).
Trazodone does have sedative effects, although its primary function is as an anti-depressant. You shouldn’t take it unless you do suffer from depression. If you need to sleep, there are pills out there that are made especially for that.
No its not a narcotic, its an anti-depressant that has dowsiness as a side effect so it commonly is prescribed at bedtime.
The Merck Manual link below on depression also covers the topic of medications.
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric_disorders/mood_disorders/depressive_disorders.html#v1027836
I was prescribed Trazadone for sleeping. I have no diagnosis of depression but it was the drug my Dr. chose to combat my insomnia problems. I take 50mg, which is considered a very low dose for depression but works well for insomnia
It has given me my life back. I was becoming non-functoinal due to severe, chronic insomnia (i’m not the type that can function well on less than 7 hrs sleep. I feel sick and “stoned” an completely non-functional if I get much less than 7hrs night). Now with the trazadone, I rarely have a “bad night” anymore
To answer your quesiton, trazadone is first and foremost an anti-depressant. It just happens to make you sleepy. Compared with other sleep medications it is non habit forming and has relatively few side effects. It is a PERSCRIPTION medication since you cannot buy it OTC and must have DR. perscribe it.. But it is not a narcotic as it is not in the opiate family or anywhere related to opiates. It does not cause dependency, and will not show up on any drug screens. It is not a controlled substance.
Hope thast answers your questions.