Trazodone HCl (Trazodone)
Commonly prescribed for insomnia
- Medication management, from the comfort of home
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Prescription details
Trazodone HCI (Trazodone)
Trazodone HCI (Trazodone) is most often used to help with insomnia (difficulty sleeping), especially in people who also have depression or anxiety; at higher doses it treats depression, but is less commonly used for this indication due to it sedating properties.
It is not a controlled substance and is not considered habit-forming.
Insomnia
Major depressive disorder
Anxiety
Common side effects are usually mild to moderate and include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, and nausea.
A rare but serious side effect is priapism (a prolonged, painful erection), which needs immediate medical attention.
How it works
How psychiatry works at Rula
Medications prescribed by Rula
At Rula, our psychiatric providers are committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care tailored to your individual needs. As part of your personalized treatment plan, your provider may prescribe medication when clinically appropriate. Explore the medications our providers may prescribe to learn more about how they work, what they treat, and what to expect.
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Getting started
Therapy and psychiatry are both provided by highly trained mental health professionals. However, psychiatry may involve treatment through prescription medications – whereas therapy is focused on helping you process the challenges you’re facing through other methods, such as talk therapy.
Learn more about the differences on our blog.
Research shows that the combination of talk therapy and prescription medications can result in significantly better outcomes in the treatment of many common conditions. Whether you start with therapy, psychiatry, or both, Rula makes it easy to expand your care team.
Yes! Rula partners with insurance companies to bring you affordable, in-network care. Your individual cost may vary based on your insurance benefits and deductible — but don’t worry, we’ll work with your insurance to confirm your estimated per session cost before your first appointment.
Psychiatry at Rula
Rula offers psychiatry/medication management services nationwide to teens and adults aged 13 and up.
Psychiatric providers are able to prescribe a majority of FDA-approved psychiatric medications, with limited exceptions. For example, they are not able to prescribe certain experimental treatments such as ketamine. Certain stimulants are also subject to additional state-level regulations.
During your initial visit, you’ll meet with a licensed psychiatric provider over live video to discuss your medical history, individual concerns and goals for treatment. Initial intake appointments typically last an hour, and your provider will use the information provided in your first session to create a personalized treatment plan.
Your personalized treatment plan is tailored around your needs and goals for treatment. Your individual plan may include follow-ups recommended by your provider, a suggested frequency of appointments, an overview of prescribed medications (if applicable), and any referrals to other forms of mental or behavioral health care.
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