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Trazodone<\/span><\/a> is a prescription antidepressant medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder, or <\/span>depression<\/span><\/a>, a common mental health condition. The way trazodone works is by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. It is also sometimes prescribed <\/span>off-label<\/span><\/a> (for non-FDA-approved use) for conditions such as <\/span>insomnia<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>anxiety<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>fibromyalgia<\/span><\/a>. Trazodone is a generic medication. It’s often referred to by the brand names Desyrel or Oleptro, but the brand name formulations are no longer available in the United States. <\/span><\/p>\n

Data as of 2020<\/span><\/a> shows that <\/span>trazodone<\/span><\/a> is the 21<\/span>st<\/span> most popularly prescribed medication in the U.S., with over five million patients filling more than 26 million prescriptions. When taking this medication, it is important to be aware of drug interactions that can affect how effective the medication is or cause a worsening of adverse effects. Continue reading to learn more about trazodone interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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