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Trazodone for Sleep and Insomnia

Trazodone is often prescribed for sleep problems. However, it's FDA-approved to treat depression and anxiety. Because it can ...
Trazodone is a generic prescription drug FDA-approved to treat major depressive disorder in adults. It belongs to a class of antidepressants called serotonin receptor antagonist and reuptake ...
This column is the last in a series on the importance of adequate sleep for optimal mental and physical health, based on “Why We Sleep” by sleep scientist Matthew Walker, PhD. “Adequate sleep” refers ...
The recommended trazodone dosage for major depressive disorder (MDD) is between 150 milligrams (mg) and 400 mg. Trazodone is an oral tablet that you typically take in divided doses. It is important to ...