Trazodone is an antidepressant medication, but it can also be used off label to help with sleep. That said, it’s not meant to be used long term. In this video, learn how long it’s safe to take trazodone for sleep.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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