Patient Education
50 mg or 400 mg? Understanding Why Trazodone Dosing Looks So Different From Patient to Patient
Trazodone is one of the few psychiatric medications routinely prescribed at doses that differ by a factor of eight depending on the clinical goal. This variability confuses many patients—and occasionally surprises clinicians unfamiliar with its dual-purpose pharmacology. This guide breaks down the science and strategy behind trazodone dosing decisions so patients can have more informed conversations with their healthcare providers.