How Does Trazodone Work for Insomnia?
Trazodone increases the levels of seritonin in the body. Seritonin is a naturally occurring chemical in the body, which acts as a natural sleeping pill. Trazodone inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin in the body, thereby increasing its levels in the body and inducing sleep. Trazodone is primarily used to treat depression, but drowsiness is a beneficial side-effect of this drug. Clinical studies show that 40% of the people taking Trazadone experience drowsiness. Hence, this medication can be used to treat insomnia in short-term. The dosage of Trazodone for treating insomnia is much lesser than the dosage of Trazodone for treating depression. For insomnia, Trazodone is taken once before bedtime, but for depression it is taken three times a day. Trazodone Side Effects Insomnia: An individual taking Trazodone may have a restful sleep, however, he/she may experience side-effects such as headache, fatigue, hangover, nose congestion, the next day. Other side-effects of Trazadone include consti