The Trazodone Guide
Foundational, plain-language articles about trazodone — how it works, dosing patterns, what the first weeks feel like, and how it's positioned against other sleep and depression treatments. Every article links back to its primary source.
How to Taper Off Trazodone
What a prescriber-guided trazodone taper typically involves, and why gradual discontinuation is recommended.
Read more → GuideTrazodone as Augmentation Therapy for Depression
How low-dose trazodone is sometimes added to another antidepressant, and what this approach aims to accomplish.
Read more → GuideTrazodone for PTSD-Related Nightmares
How trazodone is sometimes used off-label to help with nightmares associated with PTSD.
Read more → GuideTrazodone and Driving Safety
Practical guidance on judging whether it's safe for you to drive while taking trazodone.
Read more → GuideTrazodone Before Surgery
What to tell your surgical and anesthesia team, and whether trazodone typically needs to be stopped before a procedure.
Read more → GuideImmediate-Release vs. Extended-Release Trazodone
The practical differences between the two trazodone formulations, and why immediate-release is far more commonly prescribed today.
Read more →Keep track of your own experience
The Medication Companion lets you log doses, sleep, symptoms, and questions for your prescriber — privately, in your browser, no account required to start.