Indicated for: depression
Route of administration: oral
Substance: trazodone (antidepressant)
ATC: N06AX05 (Nervous system | Antidepressants | Other antidepressants)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Seek medical help if suicidal thoughts or major behavior changes occur.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Trazodone is an antidepressant used in the treatment of major depression, anxiety disorders, and occasionally insomnia. It belongs to the class of antidepressants known as serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs), working by increasing serotonin levels in the brain and blocking certain receptors that contribute to symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Trazodone is administered orally, usually once daily at bedtime, due to its sedative effect. The dose is gradually adjusted to minimize side effects and optimize therapeutic response.
Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and nausea. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as priapism, hypotension, or cardiac arrhythmias may occur. It is important for patients to follow their doctor's instructions and not abruptly discontinue treatment.
Trazodone is an effective and well-tolerated therapeutic option for patients with depression and anxiety, contributing to improved emotional well-being and quality of life.
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