Trazodone for difficulty falling asleep?

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I've been having trouble getting to sleep at night-- just seems like I can't shut my mind off. I talked to my doctor about it and he prescribed me trazodone to take before bed. I researched it a bit, and it seems like trazodone is primarily used to treat depression and anxiety. I'm already on another anti-anxiety medication and a bit nervous about adding trazodone to the mix. Has anyone else ever been prescribed trazodone as a sleep aid? What kinds of results/side effects did you have?

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It took a while, but eventually it did cure my insomnia.

In terms of side effects, I didn't notice any at the time. but years later, I've developed bi-polar disorder and hypersomnia.

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