Trazodone HCl

Trazodone HCl is a prescription drug that was first approved by the FDA in 1989 to treat depression. It is also approved for the treatment of insomnia. Trazodone HCl can be prescribed for either short-term or long-term use and its effectiveness at treating depression has been well documented over time.

Trazodone HCl belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin modulators. It works by affecting certain chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. The effect of these medications can vary from person to person. In some cases, these drugs need to be taken for several weeks before their effects are felt. In other cases, they may begin working more quickly.

Like most medications, trazodone HCl has a list of side effects that you should be aware of before starting treatment. Side effects of trazodone HCl may include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, stomach upset, and changes in appetite. Some people may also experience mild headaches and constipation. This medication should not be used if you have heart disease or a seizure disorder. Talk to your doctor if you have any severe or ongoing symptoms during treatment—it’s important to monitor your condition closely when taking medication for mental health conditions like depression or anxiety.

Take trazodone HCl by mouth with or without food. You may take it with food if you have trouble swallowing pills. For treatment of depression, trazodone is taken one or two times a day. For treatment of insomnia it should be taken at night before bed. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking trazodone HCl exactly as prescribed.

Do not take trazodone HCl with alcohol or other medications that cause drowsiness. If you are taking any medications, ask your doctor if they might interact with trazodone HCl. This includes prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Be sure to let your healthcare provider know about all medicines you are taking, even those for which you have a prescription or over-the-counter drugs.

Trazodone HCl should not be used by people with a history of seizures, heart disease, or liver disease. Consult your doctor before using trazodone if you have diabetes, kidney disease, overactive thyroid or enlarged prostate. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness while taking trazodone avoid driving or operating machinery and talk to your doctor about these potential side effects.

When used for the treatment of insomnia, it should work immediately, if adequately dose. For depression, most people start to see improvement in the first 2-4 weeks of treatment. Should you experience worsening symptoms or no improvement in your symptoms, reach out to your medical provider immediately.

Consultation
Anyone who requests mental health treatment will be charged a $59 consultation fee. This fee covers a Nurx provider evaluating your intake assessment and creating and prescribing your treatment plan, if medically appropriate. Please note that at this time, we do not submit claims to insurance for the initial medical consult fee or the ongoing medication management fee.

Medication
For those paying with insurance: We will bill your insurance directly for your medication and the price to you will depend on the specifics of your plan. Please connect with your insurance company if you would like to learn more about your copay.

For those paying without insurance: Medications start at $25/month.

Monthly medication management
If you receive mental health treatment from Nurx, you will pay a recurring monthly $69 medication management fee. This fee covers a Nurx provider managing your medication needs (including any adjustments) on an ongoing basis. This fee also covers your unlimited messaging with our medical team about your treatment.

Yes, we accept most forms of private health insurance for medications. If you’d like to know if we accept your health insurance plan, please connect with our team at [email protected]. Please note that at this time, we do not submit claims to insurance for the medical consult fee.
Nurx does not accept any federal or state government insurance plans, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, or any of their affiliated managed care plans, nor can Nurx service such patients. We recommend that you find a local provider in your community that participates in your government payer program.