what is trazodone used for
The medication is primarily used for the treatment of depression in adults. It is believed to both prevent the reuptake of serotonin and block serotonin receptors. Trazodone is used for off-label reasons as well, such as treating panic disorder, insomnia, anxiety, and alcoholism.
Yes, but there's another: a three-decade-old generic antidepressant called trazodone, which causes drowsiness as a potentially useful side effect. A recent U.S. study in the journal Sleep found it to be one of most commonly used medications to treat sleeplessness.