Question:
I was taking Trazadone

My OB just switched me to Atarx...anyone taking it since having wls...I will be using this medication for sleep....Thanks    — luckyflowers (posted on November 18, 2004)

November 17, 2004
Yeap - it has to do with the fact that you are taking in less calories and your metabolism is lower all the way around.
   — ChristineB

November 17, 2004
whoops sorry disregard the last post I put it on the wrong question.
   — ChristineB

November 18, 2004
I was prescribed Trazadone about 10 months after i had WLS to help with sleeeping and I took just one pill and I hated the side effects that it caused me to have. I awoke with a migraine the next day that lasted ALL day. I have been able to tolerate a low does of Ambien to help with my sleeping problems when I need it. Try the Atarx and see how you feel. And why did your doctor switch you from Trazadone to begin with, if you don't mind me asking.
   — KittyKatt

November 18, 2004
Thanks for the response...I was switched as I am about 8wks pregnant.
   — luckyflowers

November 19, 2004
I was on trazadone and ambien but since surgery i cut out the trazadone and still take one ambien a night... and I have to be in bed within 10 minutes after taking it or I am doing some weird things.... that I dont remember... Debra
   — Debra F.

December 10, 2004
I have not yet had WLS, but am also taking Trazadone at this time. When I was pregnant, my OB switched me to Ambien which worked out fine for me during my pregnancy, but did require me to sleep AT LEAST 8 hours or I was dopey the next day. I had to switch back to Trazadone once I had the baby and no longer had 8 hours to devote to sleep. Just something to keep in mind. I have never heard of Atarx so I can't really give feadback on that. Hope you can get things worked out. Aimee
   — Isabellasmom