Medication
Trazodone
Half-life
~6-9 hours
What is Trazodone?
Serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor commonly used at low dose for sleep.
How Trazodone works
5-HT2A antagonism and antihistaminic/alpha1-blocking activity drive sedative effects at low doses.
Trazodone half-life
~6-9 hours
Trazodone side effects
- Morning grogginess
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Rare priapism
