Question:
Is Trazadone absorbed after surgery?

pre surgery I took trazadone, went to sleep easily and stayed asleep. post surgery it only gives me 5 hours of sleep. this is not enough for me. Can anyone shed any light on this for me.    — Sharon S. (posted on November 11, 2005)

November 11, 2005
I am not sure what operation you had but most of them by-pass your intestines to some degree. Most medication and nutrintes are also absorbed in the body thru the intestines. There for if your intestines are by -passed to some degree you are not absorbing the full dose of any medication. Speak to your doctor that is what they are there for.
   — LIGHTWEIGHT128

November 12, 2005
Hi, I haven't had the surgery nor am I a doctor but I thought I would share my $0.02. I was on Trazadone for several years. You might not be absorbing it or if you have been on it a long time, your body might have developed a tolerance. Before you switch to a new med, you might want to see if a higher dose works. Best. Sid
   — mrsidknee

November 16, 2005
I HAD RNY ON NOV4,2005. I DID'NT TAKE MAY TRAZADONE UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO. I CRUSHED IT AND MIXED IT WITH WATER. ABOOUT 5 MIN LATER A COULD BARELY MAKE IT TO BED WITH HELP. SO BE CAREFUL!
   — billsgirl

November 17, 2005
I take Trazadone now, started 1 1/2 years post-op. It works fine for me, I take it whole. (50 mg.)
   — Grace loves cats