Doctors typically use it to treat major depressive disorder
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Trazodone is often prescribed for sleep
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However, it doesn't help with people who wake up too early in the morning or if they wake up multiple times during the night
Trazodone is often used 'off-label' to treat insomnia and can be effective to help shorten the time it takes to fall asleep
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Trazodone is a prescription medication approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an antidepressant
This may be titrated to a dosage of 100 mg per night as indicated
• Can lead to rebound insomnia after stopping the medication, especially if you've taken it for a long time
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Trazodone may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped, symptoms include anxiety, agitation, and sleep disturbances
For certain low weight individuals, 5 mg may be a sufficient dose
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A variety of medications or recreational drugs also can lead to priapism
For Lunesta, an overdose takes place at 270 mg, which is 90 times the recommended dose