I have taken it for about 8 weeks ago until about 6 days ago. I do still have trouble getting to sleep though, that's another story! I was prescribed a 19-day high-dose course of prednisone to treat a severe allergic reaction. There might be some depression involved in my case as well, can't be sure. I’m curious how long you were off of Paxil. Because of potential side effects, the number of shots you can get in a year generally is limited.Cortisone shots might be most effective in treating inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Worked for me for a while. Side Effects. Trazodone's half-left is 5 hours, which is relatively long-acting for a sleep medication (Ambien's half-life is 2.5 hours) so it should be beneficial for both sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia. It has been WONDERFUL. These risks are higher with drinking alcohol, taking Drug overdose can be fatal. © 1998-2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). I’ll get a solid 4-5 hrs sleep with deep deep sleep but wake up and find it hard to fall back asleep. Needs to be taken at least 8.5 hrs before you need to wake up though. I am considering bringing trazadone up for discussion with my doctor.I would be curious to know if you get restful sleep using it. I was warned about the possibility of developing insomnia and several of the other physical reactions. But it might be lurking in there somewhere I can't be sure. They can also be part of treatment for other conditions, including:Potential side effects of cortisone shots increase with larger doses and repeated use. It's also an anti-depressant so you cannot take it when you need it.I have tried various doses of trazodone and other drugs. I slept a few hours every night using St Jon's wort. How long does Depo Medrol stay in someone's system? Trazodone is mostly used for its sleep-inducing effects (an off-label indication) … Both Prozac and Trazodone have been very helpful to Apollo's anxiety. Then a nurse practitioner started me on Mirtazapine 15-30 mg. Short-term studies have shown that Trazodone can improve sleep after two weeks of treatment, but investigation into the long-term effects have not been performed. Votes: +2 I couldn’t sleep and had to get back on it and my sleep just never recovered so I’ve been taking trazodone. Typically, cortisone shots include a corticosteroid medication to relieve pain and inflammation over time and an anesthetic to provide immediate pain relief.Some people have redness and a feeling of warmth of the chest and face after a cortisone shot. When it works it is a miracle drug but I don’t want to just keep taking higher doses. My heart racing, crazy thoughts. If there are any questions, please call the Regional Flight Surgeon's (RFS) office or the Aerospace Medicine Certification Division (AMCD). I have resorted to NyQuil some nights too. My son used to love it and would ask qurstions.Trazadone is something I take when I have that feeling that I'm just not going to fall asleep easily (sometimes you just KNOW, LOL). I am happy to answer any questions you, or anyone else, has about anxiety meds for dogs. I only take 100mg but it is enough to help with sleep for me. Cortisone shots commonly cause a temporary flare in pain and inflammation for up to 48 hours after the injection. It's not that you are really sleep deprived but it's nature.I think it IS that I'm getting older ~ much older!!! WCI have some tablets of Ambien and I occasionally try it. Let your doctor know if you have a lot of discomfort.The medication is then released into the injection site.