Trazodone is an antidepressant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treatmajor depressive disorder.
Trazadone is also sometimes prescribed for off-label uses.
However, some people do experience side effects when taking it.
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Talk with your healthcare provider if you experience trazodone side effects that don’t go away or become bothersome.
When to Seek Medical Attention
Certain trazodone side effects require immediate medical attention.
Serotonin syndromeis a serious and potentially life-threatening illness resulting from too much serotonin in the body.
Talk to a healthcare provider right away if you or a family member is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
They can help you find ways to ease orcope with your withdrawal symptoms.
Trazodone brand names include Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose, and Oleptro.
Some people do take trazodone to sleep.
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