Desyrel (Trazodone) is an antidepressant, a medicine that helps to lift mental depression. It can help patients whose depression has not responded to other medications, or who have experienced limiting side effects with other antidepressants. Trazodone may also be used to treat other conditions such as problems sleeping, anxiety, and panic attacks.

Side effects: Irregular heartbeat (palpitations); painful erections or other sexual dysfunction; skin rash; trembling