A member asked:

Trazodone (desyrel) is a sleep aid?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Technically not: But it is often used off label for sleep and works very well in many patients for sleep. It is fda approved as an antidepressant.

Answered 6/16/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trazodonesleep: Nope, it is an antidepressant with sedative effect.

Answered 5/12/2015

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