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Old 02-12-2009, 01:57 AM
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Trazodone is actually an antidepressant that is used at low doses as a sleep aid. It usually works right away, though some people need to take it regularly for a few days to notice its full effect.

I've been on it a couple of times, and really disliked it (doses ranging from 25mg to 100mg). It didn't seem to help my insomnia at all, and the next day I'd feel very hungover and dizzy. So I discontinued it.

However, most people find it to be very good for sleep: low side effect profile, deep sleep, no potential for abuse, affordable. The only way to know if it's going to help you is by taking it as prescribed by your doc. You should take it with a little food to get its full effect, the 25mg s/he prescribed is pretty standard.

Hope this helps, good luck!
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