Trazodone / Desyrel

Trazodone is an antidepressant that is also sold under the brand name Desyrel. Trazodone is inexpensive and generally weight-neutral. It is also used as a sleep aid and to treat some other conditions including anxiety. Trazodone does have a large number of drug interactions, which may be problematic for people who take many medications.

Trazodone is an antidepressant most commonly used to treat insomnia. The most frequent side effects of trazodone include headache, mild dry mouth, nausea, dizziness or lightheadedness, unpleasant taste, and drowsiness.

Click on "More Images" for pictures of Trazodone and Desyrel in various dosages and from various manufacturers.

Bupropion and trazodone were compared in a two-center, double-blind clinical trial of outpatients with moderate to severe major depression.

This is an article in pdf format (Adobe Reader) that offers information to help you determine if your prenatal exposure to Desyrel or Serzone presents risks for your baby.

This site offers a first-person perspective on this medication. It always has quite a list of names for this medication from around the world.

This is a comprehensive Canadian monograph from Internet Mental Health. Contents include pharmacology, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, overdose information and dosage.