This is one of the most important things to understand about trazodone's off-label popularity: the FDA has approved it only for depression. Its widespread use for sleep — usually at much lower doses than for depression — reflects decades of clinical experience with its sedating side effect, not a formal FDA review specifically for insomnia.
Is trazodone FDA-approved for insomnia?
Short answer: No. Trazodone is FDA-approved only for major depressive disorder. Its use for insomnia, though extremely common, is off-label.
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