Trazodone Treatment in Florida
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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Trazodone at One Stop Psychiatry
Trazodone is an antidepressant, though a lot of people know it as something doctors sometimes prescribe for sleep. Your provider will ask about your mood and your sleep, then decide with you whether it’s a good option. Visits are in Fort Lauderdale or by video anywhere in Florida.
What Is Trazodone?
Trazodone is a serotonin modulator, a type of antidepressant. It is taken by mouth with a meal or light snack. Branded versions are no longer sold; generic trazodone is available.
What Is Trazodone Used For?
Trazodone is used to treat depression. It is also sometimes used for insomnia and anxiety. Your provider explains which use applies to you.
Is Trazodone Right for Me?
Your provider reviews your symptoms, sleep, other medications and medical history, including heart conditions, bleeding problems, glaucoma and pregnancy. For children and teens, your provider reviews whether trazodone is appropriate.
Getting Started With Trazodone
Call (754) 270-6322 or request an appointment online. We’re open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our staff will call you back to check your insurance, send your intake forms and confirm when and where your visit is.
At the first visit, your provider goes over your symptoms, your history, what you’ve already tried and what you’re taking now. You can come to our Fort Lauderdale office or use video from anywhere in Florida.
If Trazodone makes sense for you, you’ll hear how to take it, what to expect in the first few weeks and which side effects to call about. If it doesn’t, your provider will talk through other options. Follow-up visits are where the dose gets fine-tuned.
Side Effects of Trazodone
Common side effects can include diarrhea, changes in appetite or weight, weakness or tiredness, sexual side effects, stuffy nose and swelling of the hands, feet or legs.
Get medical help right away for chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting or an irregular heartbeat; seizures; unusual bleeding or bruising; signs of serotonin syndrome such as fever, sweating, confusion, severe muscle stiffness or hallucinations; or an erection lasting more than 6 hours.
Important Safety Information
- Trazodone may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teens and young adults under 24, especially in the first months or after a dose increase. Contact your provider right away about mood or behavior changes.
- Seek urgent care for eye pain, vision changes or eye redness or swelling, which can be signs of angle-closure glaucoma.
- Trazodone can cause drowsiness. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
Related Medications
Common Questions
Is trazodone a sleeping pill?
Trazodone is an antidepressant. It is sometimes used for sleep problems; your provider decides whether that is appropriate for you.
Will trazodone make me drowsy the next day?
It can. Tell your provider if you feel drowsy during the day, and avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
Can trazodone be prescribed through telehealth?
Yes, after an evaluation, if you are in Florida during your visit and your provider decides it is appropriate.
Do you treat insomnia?
Yes. Learn more about our insomnia treatment.
Insurance and Cost
We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum, and we have sliding-scale rates if you’re paying yourself. We check your coverage before the visit. The price of the medication itself depends on your pharmacy and plan. More on insurance.
We see patients from age 6, and same-day visits are often possible. Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish. Request an appointment or call (754) 270-6322.
We aren’t an emergency service. If you’re thinking about suicide or you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DO, psychiatrist, on October 6, 2026.
Source: MedlinePlus: Trazodone (U.S. National Library of Medicine / NIH). This page is general information, not medical advice.