|
Drug Name
Trazodone
Drug Uses
Trazodone is used to treat depression. It can also be used to alleviate anxiety disorders (such as insomnia or tension), chronic pain. But it can be used for other diseases and conditions, which are determined by your doctor.
How Taken
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.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Trazodone is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is believed that the principle of his actions lies in the fact that it increases the activity of one of many chemicals located in the brain (serotonin), an increase which helps lift the mood.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Trazodone and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at once.
Storage
Trazodone Store at temperatures from 68 to 77 degrees F (or 20 to 25 degrees Celsius - C). Kratkrosrochnoe storage at a temperature of 59 to 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) is not permitted. Keep away from heat, moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom, in places with high humidity. Trazodone Keep out of reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings / Precautions
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.
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 have scheduled any surgery
if you consume alcoholic beverages
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
Possible side effects:
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
blurred vision, constipation, decrease in appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, general discomfort, headache; incoordination; light-headedness; muscle pain / pain, nausea, nervousness, insomnia, pain in the stomach, swelling of the skin, fatigue, tremors.
Call for medical help immediately if any of these serious side effects occur you:
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.
More Information
If you have any questions about the reception or dispensing Trazodone, please talk about this with your doctor, pharmacist.
Trazodone is intended for use only on one patient for whom it ppropisano and under. Do not share it with other people, even if they also need to take Trazodone.
|
