Treating depression. It may also be used for relief of an anxiety disorder (eg, sleeplessness, tension), chronic pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Trazodone is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is thought to increase the activity of one of the brain chemicals (serotonin), which helps elevate mood.
Do NOT use Trazodone if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Trazodone or nefazodone
you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Trazodone :
Some medical conditions may interact with Trazodone. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart disease including irregular heartbeat or have had a heart attack
if you have a history of depression or suicidal tendencies
if you are scheduled to have surgery
if you consume alcoholic beverages
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Trazodone. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Carbamazepine, ethanol, ginkgo biloba, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), or serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine) because side effects, such as increased drowsiness or blurred vision, may occur
Buspirone, carbamazepine, digoxin, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Trazodone
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because they may decrease Trazodone 's effectiveness. Your doctor may want to adjust your dose while taking Trazodone
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Trazodone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Trazodone :
Use Trazodone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Trazodone comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Trazodone refilled.
Take Trazodone shortly after a meal or light snack.
It may take 1 to 4 weeks for Trazodone to work. Do not stop taking Trazodone without checking with your doctor.
If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up. If more than one dose is missed, restart medication and advise your doctor or pharmacist at your next appointment.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Trazodone.
Important safety information:
Trazodone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Trazodone with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Trazodone ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Children and teenagers who take Trazodone may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts or actions. Adults may also be affected. The risk may be greater in patients who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past. The risk may also be greater in patients who have had bipolar
(manic-depressive) illness, or if their family members have had it. Watch
patients who take Trazodone closely. Contact the doctor at once if new, worsened,
or sudden symptoms such as depressed mood; anxious, restless, or irritable
behavior; panic attacks; or any unusual change in mood or behavior occur.
Contact the doctor right away if any signs of suicidal thoughts or actions
occur.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Trazodone before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Trazodone should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
Trazodone may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems, such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Trazodone while you are pregnant. Trazodone is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Trazodone , check with your doctor. Discuss
any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Trazodone :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Blurred vision; constipation; decreased appetite; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; general body discomfort; headache; incoordination; light-headedness; muscle aches/pains; nausea; nervousness; sleeplessness; stomach pain; stuffy nose; swelling of the skin; tiredness; tremors.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in urine; chest pain; fainting; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; light-headedness when rising from a lying or seated position; prolonged, inappropriate, or painful erections; seizures; shortness
of breath; stroke; vomiting.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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Can a huge dental abcess harm my unborn baby?
Im 14 weeks pregnant and had a rough pregnancy so far (high risk due to Extrachrionic Haemorrhage and 8 previous miscarriages) and ive been put on antibiotics (Amoxycillin 500mg) and have been on them for about 3 months due to a small abcess (was on the waiting list for a dentist) I have been allocated a dentist and went to see them last week where i got told (as i suspected) that i needed to have a tooth extracted, this should of been done tomorrow, However this morning i woke up this morning with a huge lump on the right hand side of my face (looks like im smuggling golf balls!!) the infection has clearly spread. I have been back to my dentist this morning who have said i need to have my gum slit to release the infection and still have the tooth extracted. Anyways my appointment isn't for another week and i was wondering if this is ok or will the infection spread and harm baby? I know this sounds silly to ask but i dont know if it can
Thanks people - The Amoxycillin has been prescribed by both my Doctor and Dentist. As for a Gynacologist though i dont have one. Am in UK and have a midwife who has said that the tablets are ok to take too
What will happen if i postpone my root canal?
I was experiencing a severe pain in my tooth and went to see a dentist. The dentist recommended me a root canal and gave me some pain killers and Amoxycillin capsules 500mg. But I want to do the root canal in my home town in two months. What are the consequences of postponing the root canal treatment? Thanks.
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I recently met up with my long-distance boyfriend; I find him immensely cute and definitely am attracted to him, but found I had zero sexual attraction. I've been extremely confused since it isn't an issue of him being unhealthy or ugly or dirty; I enjoyed cuddling, but things like kissing disgusted me and I was entirely surprised by my own reaction. We made out a few times and each time I felt no reaction at all and just wished he would stop, but felt so bad for him. Could this be a side effect of my anti depressant, cymbalta? I'm really hoping it isn't just him because I want to be with him but have no sexual desire. I know medicines can affect sex drive, but I didn't think to the extent of creating 0 sexual attraction to someone you like a lot and find physically attractive.
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Where can i find more info on Blue Lotus?
Well as the title says there is a legal drug you can buy called "Blue Lotus" and im looking to research it im wondering the effects and its origin does anyone know any sites that would be helpful? :)
How do i survive this family problem?
well, my half brother who i have always lived with makes the most stupidest mistakes in the world. he drinks and later on he gets stupid likes to yell and everything then he gambles all the money away and when he does he always promises me he wont ever do it again but he still does. when he's sober he's the best person in the world but when he is drinking he isn't the same person. his gambling makes my mom upset and my dad (his stepfather) upset also. were broke cause of him he says he stopped gambling but i know he hasn't he's always on his phone on that stupid gambling site. i can't take it anymore it hurts me to see him continue this way. im scared to confront him about this cause of what he will say. he gets depressed he's on anti depressants(i think) he always goes out to a bar at night when he's off of work and when he comes home he promises me he wont go back but he does 3 DAYS LATER! . has anyone else been through this problem Can someone help me PLease!
