"i had previously tried cipralex, wellbutrin, effexor, abilify, lamotrigine, mirtazapine, and benzodiazepines for my persistent anxiety. i heard that trazodone was a &quot;weak&quot; antidepressant, but its anxiolytic properties work magic for me. unlike the other medications i tried i have hardly experienced any side effects except for some grogginess in the mornings. while its sedating effects aren&#039;t strong for me (i take seroquel/clonazepam if required to fall asleep during stressful periods), my anxiety during the day and night has subsided considerably."