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Trazodone (Desyrel)

FDA Approved

Overall, patient sentiment regarding Trazodone is mixed, with many users reporting positive experiences while others express concerns about side effects. The average rating reflects a moderate level of satisfaction among users.

Commonly Reported Benefits

  • Improved sleep quality and duration reported by many users.
  • Significant reduction in anxiety and improved mood noted.
  • Non-addictive nature appreciated by those using it for sleep.

Commonly Reported Side Effects

  • Common side effects include dizziness and grogginess.
  • Some users experience vivid dreams and nightmares.
  • Reports of difficulty waking up and daytime tiredness are frequent.

Overall Takeaway

Trazodone is often praised for its effectiveness in improving sleep and reducing anxiety, making it a popular choice among users seeking relief from insomnia and mood disorders. However, the medication is not without its drawbacks, as many individuals report experiencing side effects such as dizziness, grogginess, and vivid dreams. While it can enhance quality of life for some, potential users should weigh the benefits against the possible side effects and consult with their healthcare provider to determine if it is the right choice for them.

Effectiveness

Users report improvement

55%

Side Effects

Reported side effects

59%

Would Recommend

To others with same condition

47%

Avg. Duration

Average reported usage duration

N/A

Side Effects Frequency
Percentage of users reporting each side effect
Sentiment Analysis
User sentiment from reviews and feedback
Positive
37%
Neutral / Mixed
21%
Negative
42%

WI

Positive
3/24/2025
I’ve been taken it for 2 months now. Have realy problem sleeping and don’t want to take benzo’s after been adicted to them. I finale sleep good most of the time but vivos nightmarers literaly Every night. My wifi doesn’t even bother anymore if i wake up screaming. But prefer this over not sleeping.

MS

Negative
4/16/2024
It gave me restless legs like crazy and really didn't help me sleep at all.

AC

Negative
5/1/2025
Didn’t work for me at all. Made me so dizzy the next day, I barely could walk. But other people I know have no problem with it. I didn’t sleep with it, but others do. I hope it works for you.

AP

Mixed
9/24/2022
Works for me but gives me the night sweats

SW

Negative
5/1/2025
I used to take trazodone for sleep as well but it gave me such horrible congestion in my nose, so bad that I couldn't breathe through my nose and I was forced to breathe through my mouth. This in turn caused really bad dry mouth. I felt like I had to constantly blow my nose from the congestion but my nose just never cleared up. I started at 50mg and even tried 25mg but that didn't help. Needless to say, the congestion plus the dry mouth kept me awake and probably just made my insomnia even worse. Proceed with caution.

MM

Negative
5/1/2025
I tried it for a couple nights but it gave a migraine and made me feel like I was hung over all day. One of the worst for side effects in my opinion.

DE

Positive
5/1/2025
I take 50mg, literally life changing. Makes my mouth dry but that’s a small price to pay to actually sleep at night.

KA

Positive
5/1/2025
On 50 mg for decade + but generally only take 25. I have to take it right before (10-20 min) wanting to go to sleep or I lose that groggy/sleepy/drifting off feeling that dulls my brain and lets me fall asleep. No real side effects other than I can tell im more tired in the morning for sure.

D3

Positive
4/30/2025
It makes me drowsy but I still wake up a lot. Now on 100mg Trazodone with 8mg Ramelteon. The combo seems to work better for me. I haven’t experienced any bad side effects.
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