Trazodone



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  • Contains / Salt: Trazodone


Trazodone Information



Trazodone Benefits & Uses

Trazodone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Trazodone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Depression
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 400 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Depression
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 400 mg/day


Trazodone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Trazodone is used -

Severe

Moderate

  • Confusion

Mild

Common

Trazodone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Trazodone safe for pregnant women?


    Trazodone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Trazodone again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Trazodone safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Trazodone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Trazodone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Trazodone on the Kidneys?


    Trazodone does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Trazodone on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Trazodone on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Trazodone on the Heart?


    Side effects of Trazodone rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Trazodone with Other Drugs

Trazodone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Aspirin
    Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan


      Trazodone Contraindications

      If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Trazodone unless your doctor advises you to do so -



      Frequently asked Questions about Trazodone

      • Is this Trazodone habit forming or addictive?


        No, there is no any evidence that Trazodone is addictive.

        No
      • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


        No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Trazodone can make you feel drowsy.

        Dangerous
      • Is it safe?


        Trazodone should be used only after doctor's advice.

        Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
      • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


        Yes, taking Trazodone can treat mental disorders.

        Yes

      Trazodone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

      • Interaction between Food and Trazodone


        Taking Trazodone with food does not cause any problems.

        Safe
      • Interaction between Alcohol and Trazodone


        Consuming Trazodone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

        Severe


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      This medicine data has been created by -

      Vikas Chauhan

      B.Pharma, Pharmacy
      5 Years of Experience


      References

      April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1229-1230

      KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 462

      US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Desyrel® (trazodone hydrochloride)

      US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Oleptro (trazodone hydrochloride)

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