"i have been taking trazodone for about 8 weeks and the first 3-5weeks were fairly rough. felt dizzy standing up, bad headaches, nausea especially just after taking the medicine. however it is a wonder helping me fall of to sleep. 9 times out of 10 i&#039;m out in 15 minutes and in a very deep sleep, nothing will wake me for 8-9 hours. as long as you put your head down and close your eyes! if you stay awake, you will feel terrible and very sick! the past week i have noticed anxiety has reduced and mood has improved slightly. my motivation is still pretty low. however i had terrible side effects on several previous medicines, ended up in hospital with some nasty ones! a few dizzy spells for a few weeks is pretty good really!"