What does it do?
This product is used for the treatment of depression. It is believed to work affecting the activity of serotonin, an important chemical in the brain.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-05-18
This product has a black box warning relating to increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior when used in children and adolescents with depression.
Usage:
Trazodone (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Insomnia | 74% |
| Depression | 37% |
| Anxiety | 20% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 13% |
| Sleep Apnea | 8% |
| Fibromyalgia | 8% |
| Pain-Generalized | 5% |
| Neuropathic Pain | 4% |
General Information:
- 7.6
- Trazodone Average Satisfaction Score
- 81% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Trazodone.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 21,000 users taking Trazodone (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Trazodone (Trazodone)
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I have been taking 150 mg. Trazodone for many years for sleep - worked great. Lately, due to medical problems, my doctor told me to take 200 mg. After about a month I started getting hair on my face (white) and I am a female. Had anyone else had this problem?
- 68 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-03-27 20:28:53
I was given Trazadone by my physician when I asked him for something to help me sleep through the night.I am one of those who usually get to sleep successfully,but wake up early,and can't get back to sleep. I have been taking 50mg ( 1/2 tablet),and this does make a difference in the length of my sleep.I don't experience grogginess the next day.I am 62.
- 62 year old Male – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-23 16:09:52
I am an 82 yar old male. I take cymbalta and lipitor in the morning and trazodone at night and have never had any problems
- 83 year old Male – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-08-13 12:54:38
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