Trazodone : Before Using

Trazodone - Systemic

Brand Names

Desyrel Trazodone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For trazodone, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to trazodone. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that trazodone causes birth defects and a decrease in the number of successful pregnancies when given in doses many times larger than human doses.

Breast-feeding problem

Trazodone passes into breast milk.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of trazodone in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, vision problems, dryness of mouth and constipation may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of trazodone.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking trazodone, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Antihypertensives - high blood pressure drug Taking these medication with trazodone may result in low blood pressure - hypotension; the amount of drug you need to take may change

Central nervous system - CNS depressants - drug that causes drowsiness
Tricyclic antidepressants - drug for depression Taking these medication with trazodone may add to the CNS depressant effects

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of trazodone. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol abuse - or history of Drinking alcohol with trazodone will increase the central nervous system - CNS depressant effects

Heart disease Trazodone may make the condition worse

Kidney disease
Liver disease Higher blood levels of trazodone may occur, increasing the risk of side effects