"i have taken about 10 different antidepressants and always had to stop because of the severity of side effects. i have been on trazodone for over 6 years and love it. it is the only medicine i have tried that doesn&#039;t give me horrible side effects. i had to keep upping the dosage in the beginning but soon found a dose that worked. the greatest benefit is that it helps me sleep. i have severe insomnia and my depression gets out of control after too many days of not sleeping and trazodone combined with ambien is helpful. i have no other side effects from it. the difference in depressive symptoms is not dramatic but is helpful. i recommend it for people who have a rough time with side effects from other medicines and for those who can&#039;t fall asleep."