Warnings & Recalls for Trazodone
Trazodone may be
addictive if used longer than recommended or at higher doses. Talk to your doctor if you feel that Trazodone is not working as effectively as before and you feel the need to take more.
Do not use more Trazodone than prescribed. Taking more than instructed could result in an
overdose or even
death.Patients
under the age of 24 who use Trazodone may be at risk of increased
depression or
suicide. If you are taking Trazodone and have increased thoughts of suicide,
contact your doctor immediately. Patients may be asked to
regularly visit their doctor.To ensure your safety while using
Trazodone, let your doctor know if you have:
- liver disease
- kidney disease
- or have ever had Long QT syndrom (LQTS)
- had a heart attack
- heart disease or disorder
- any other mental illnesses
- diabetes
Trazodone is an FDA
pregnancy Category C medication. It is
not known if taking Trazodone while
pregnant will harm the fetus. When tested on animals, Trazodone caused an
increase in
miscarriages and
birth defects. Trazodone
can pass through breast-milk to a nursing baby. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding,
talk to your doctor before taking Trazodone.In
2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
rejected Trazodone
once-daily pills due to deficiencies in the factory where the medication was being produced. Manufactureres plan to release a similar pill in the future.
Trazodone Drug Interactions
Do not take
narcotics,
sedatives or any other medicines that may
increase drowsiness. The combination of these drugs with Trazodone may be dangerous.Talk to your doctor about safely using
pain relievers with Trazodone. Together these drugs can cause you to
bruise or
bleed easier than normal.
Avoid drinking
alcohol while taking Trazodone. This may cause severe dizziness or fatigue.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you are under the influence of alcohol.Blood thinners, antidepressants, antibiotics, and anti-fungal, blood pressure or heart, HIV/AIDS, anti-nausea, migraine and seizure medications
can all interact with Trazodone. Before taking Trazodone,
tell your doctor about any medications you are taking.
Trazodone Treatment and Use
Trazodone | Desyrel, Oleptro is a generic serotonin modulator medication used for treating symptoms of depression. Trazadone can be used to treat the following:
- inability to sleep
- schizophrenia
- uncontrollable movements
- nervousness or anxiety
Trazodone is not a cure for depression. Trazodone should not be used as an “everyday” anxiety reliever.
How Does Trazodone Work?
Trazodone is thought to stabilize activity of serotonin in the brain that may have become unbalanced during depression. Increased levels of serotonin may lead to improving overall mood or confidence.
Trazodone Dosage Information
Trazodone is given in tablet form to be taken orally with a full glass of water. Trazodone should be taken with food two or more times each day as recommended by your doctor. Read and follow all instructions carefully. To allow your body and hormones to adjust to Trazodone, your doctor may gradually increase or decrease doses when starting or ending use of this medicine.
It may take 14 days or more to see results from Trazodone.
Do not end your use of Trazodone unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Even if you feel healthy, you may still need to use Trazodone.
