"i&#039;ve been having issues getting a good night sleep. i would not have a hard time falling asleep but would wake up several times at night, mainly due to anxiety. i&#039;ve been taking trazodone for only a few days so it is a bit premature for me to have a real opinion on the drug. so far, it has helped me sleeping and i feel happier too. i take 50mg at night. the significant side effect i&#039;ve noticed though is water retention. my hands are horribly swollen (to a point where it&#039;s painful) and i&#039;ve gained 7 lbs in a week (which is absolutely not usual for me). i&#039;m a bit torn right now between continuing taking trazodone and stopping it as the water retention side effect is really bad."