Trazodone is a medication often prescribed to adults dealing with major depressive disorder as an antidepressant. Depression, a prevalent mental health issue influenced by physiological, biological, and social aspects, is identified by a sustained feeling of sadness and disinterest in everyday activities and interests. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 7% of Americans face a depressive episode annually. Fortunately, antidepressants such as trazodone have shown efficacy in alleviating and addressing symptoms of depression and other mental health disorders.
What conditions can trazodone be used to treat?
Trazodone is primarily utilized for the treatment of depression. It can also be prescribed for managing insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, and involuntary body movements resulting from other medications.
How does desyrel function?
Trazodone acts as a serotonin modulator, enhancing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a natural brain neurotransmitter that regulates mood. Individuals with low serotonin levels may encounter symptoms of depression, anxiety, and various mental health conditions. If you are facing these challenges, your physician may recommend trazodone to help normalize your serotonin levels.
Trazodone differs from many other common antidepressants, such as Fluoxetine and Sertraline, by acting as both a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and a 5HT2 receptor antagonist. This unique mechanism of action increases serotonin levels in the brain in a different way compared to traditional SSRIs. If other commonly prescribed antidepressants have not been effective for you, your doctor may consider prescribing trazodone.
In terms of how long it takes for desyrel to start working, you may begin to notice improvements after about 2 weeks of starting the medication. However, it typically takes up to 6 weeks to fully experience the effects of trazodone.
Recommended starting dose of desyrel
For the treatment of depression in adults, the typical starting dose of trazodone is 150 mg per day. This dose is divided into two separate tablets, one taken in the morning and the other in the evening. Your doctor may increase this dose gradually.
For the treatment of insomnia in adults, the typical dose of trazodone is 50 to 100 mg taken orally once daily.
Can I buy desyrel without a prescription?
Trazodone is currently only available by prescription. This means that the use of this drug must be approved by a licensed healthcare professional.
Healthcare professionals on Sesame have the ability to issue new prescriptions or renew existing ones through virtual or in-person appointments. Depending on the medication, you can make arrangements to pick it up the same day from a nearby pharmacy. Schedule an online consultation with a licensed provider on Sesame today to determine if desyrel is suitable for you. Please be aware that prescription decisions are made by your healthcare provider and controlled substances cannot be prescribed by providers on Sesame.
Can I obtain trazodone online?
Absolutely! Consult with a provider on Sesame to receive your online prescription or refill promptly, for easy and fast pickup at a pharmacy of your preference.
Please be aware that your clinician has the authority to make all decisions regarding prescriptions.
