Generic for desyrel?

What generic names exist for Desyrel (trazodone)?

Desyrel is a brand name for the antidepressant trazodone. The generic for Desyrel is trazodone hydrochloride (often written as trazodone HCl) [1].

What strength and form should I ask for?

Generics are prescribed the same active ingredient (trazodone), but the dose and formulation should match what you use with Desyrel. Common categories to verify include whether you need immediate-release tablets versus an extended-release version (often labeled differently by the manufacturer) [1]. If you tell me your Desyrel strength and whether it’s a standard or extended-release tablet, I can help you identify the right generic version to ask your pharmacy for.

Is “generic Desyrel” always interchangeable?

In most cases, a generic trazodone product is considered interchangeable with Desyrel at the same strength and release type because they contain the same active ingredient (trazodone) [1]. Switching between immediate-release and extended-release products is not interchangeable and should be confirmed with your prescriber/pharmacist.

What about insurance coverage and substitution at the pharmacy?

Pharmacies usually substitute a covered generic when available, unless your prescription specifies “dispense as written” or a clinician restricts substitution. Your coverage may depend on the specific generic product chosen, but the active ingredient should remain trazodone [1].

Sources

1. FDA Drug Database entry for Desyrel (trazodone) (search results page): https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/