A 36-year-old member asked:
How long before trazodone (desyrel) 50 mg takes effect?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Dr. Marc Zimmermannanswered
Psychiatry 23 years experience
For sleep: For sleep less than an hour. For depression two to four weeks.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Desyrel (trazodone) onset: Depending on your tolerance & other medications, roughly 30-60 minutes.
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Last updated Mar 16, 2021
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