Posted by Dave@MT on February 24, 2001, at 22:28:13
In reply to Re: Anyone using Trazedon to help sleep w/SRRI's ? » Dave@MT, posted by Sunnely on February 24, 2001, at 21:58:18
Concern #2 is not a problem... :-)
What is "serotonin syndrome"?
Thanks for your quick response!
Dave
> Trazodone at low doses (25-50 mg at bedtime as sleeper) and an SSRI is a fairly common combination.
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> A couple of precautions when combining these 2 drugs: 1) serotonin syndrome, and 2) priapism. Case reports of serotonin syndrome have been reported with this trazodone-SRI combination. Usually reversible once the offending drugs are discontinued. Rarely, can be serious and deadly. Priapism is the painful and persistent penile erection not associated with emotional arousal. Most commonly reported with the use of trazodone. If not treated immediately, it could lead to impotence.
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> > I am about off Luvox, no dose for about 7-8 days.
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> > Had been taking 25-50 mg Trazedon at bedtime to help sleep.
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> > Has anyone else used low doses of Trazedon to help sleep with SRRI's?
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> > Appreciate any info.
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> > Dave@MT
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