Trazodone (Desyrel)

Yes, you can get a prescription for Trazodone online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for Trazodone they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Trazodone is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. Trazodone is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have Trazodone prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for Trazodone online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that Trazodone is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Side effects of Trazodone and its various brand names, Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose, Oleptro, and Trazodone D, are often mild, but can include nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, constipation, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite or sex drive, and more. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience thoughts of suicide, worsening depression, or aggressive behavior. It’s important to take Trazodone exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. 

Yes, you can get a Trazodone prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking Trazodone and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure Trazodone is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a Trazodone prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the Trazodone medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for Trazodone will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for Trazodone you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for Trazodone. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Trazodone (brand names Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose, Oleptro, and Trazodone D) is taken in different forms, dosages, and frequencies, depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider. Trazodone is prescribed in low doses, taken several times every day.

Trazodone works swiftly and its drowsiness effects can often be felt in only thirty minutes, making it an option for a sleep-aid. However, you should only use Trazodone as a sleep-aid if prescribed specifically for that use by your doctor.

Trazodone is an effective sleep aid that can help individuals fall asleep and stay asleep. When taken in low doses, trazodone won’t cause you to develop a tolerance or experience sleepiness throughout the day.  Since trazodone is not classified as a controlled substance by the FDA, it isn’t considered to come with the risk of misuse and abuse. It can be highly effective at treating insomnia, and since it’s more affordable than other sleep aids, it is often the first choice for many struggling individuals.

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for depression or anxiety.

Other medications for anxiety include:

• Bupropion
• Paxil
• Buspirone

Other medications for depression include:

• Fluoxetine
• Escitalopram

Trazodone is prescribed to treat depression, and may also be prescribed as a sleep aid. It is a type of medication called a “serotonin modulator” and works by increasing the availability of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Trazodone can be prescribed to treat a number of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and poor concentration.