Posted by 49er on February 22, 2008, at 14:01:47
In reply to Can I really add Trazodone to all this hot mess???, posted by BGB on February 12, 2008, at 20:23:34
BGP,
Two issues. Out of curiousity, I ran your meds on the DrugDigest Interaction Checker. While nothing came up for Trazadone, you might be interested in this Lamictal/Depakote interaction, which is rated severe:
LAMOTRIGINE (in Lamictal) may interact with DIVALPROEX SODIUM (in Depakote)
Divalproex may block the breakdown of lamotrigine by the liver. If this happens, blood levels of lamotrigine could be increased and this could increase the risk of side effects including headache, upset stomach, and dizziness. On the other hand, lamotrigine may cause a loss of divalproex effectiveness by reducing the amount of drug in the body. If these drugs are used together, your doctor may want to monitor you closely when therapy with lamotrigine or divalproex is started, stopped, or when there is a dosage change. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems.
This interaction is well-documented and is considered moderate in severity.
If you are still concerned about taking Trazadone for sleep, I have found 3/4 Teaspoon Powered Magnesium very helpful for sleep. In spite of tapering Remeron, which I have used as a sleep med, my insomnia has been minimal. When it has occurred, it was because I went to bed too late <smile>.
You also might try googling milk peptides. When I was taking a supplement that was so activitating that even magnesium wasn't helping, one milk peptide did the trick. Mothers in France use it to help calm their babies. My memory impaired brain is failing me on the details.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
49er
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