Trazodone and Heart Arythmia

[JenLeigh]

I take Buproprian SR and 50-75 mg of Trazodone - for sleep.  I notice interactions w/ other drugs, i.e. antibiotics, antifungals, since I have been taking Trazodone for the last 8 years.  Prior to Trazodone, I could take anything and not have any heart issues.  I have not been able to complete different antibiotics, etc. due to my heart either skipping beats, and/or speeding up and having an actual blood pressure increase.  I ended up in the ER at one point.  I really want to stop the Trazodone, but have tried alternatives, such as Ambien, Lunesta.. and I wake up completely unrested.  Has there been any recent research on Trazodone and its effects on the heart.  The only thing I have read is that it can cause arrythmias and people w/ heart problems or recent heart surgery are not supposed to take it.
My worry is that I could be doing permanent damage to my heart.  I am 40 years old. thanks. jen

[ParamedFlorena]

To me that was a very difficult question lol. I should not answer it. What I think would be necessary for you to find out is how often the Trazodone causes you an irregular rhythm - if it is constant/long term or only occassionally. If an EKG shows you have an arrythmia, you should ask the same question: How does the arryhmia affect me and how does it occur? What can I do besides taking away the trazodone or reducing the intake?

Have you checked by the Heart Rhythm forum?
>> http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/92


I wish you great luck!
Florena