Trazodone Benefits & Uses

Trazodone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)

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

Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Moderate

Confusion

Mild

Fatigue
Dry Mouth
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Ringing in ears
Tremor
Weakness
Diarrhoea

Common

Decreased libido
Dizziness
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

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?

Trazodone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

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?

Trazodone has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Trazodone on the Heart?

Trazodone has very mild side effects on 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

Linezolid

Tramadol

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 -

Bipolar Disorder
Suicidal Tendency
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Heart Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Trazodone

Is this Trazodone habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Trazodone has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Trazodone. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Trazodone only as per medical 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

You can take Trazodone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Trazodone

Taking alcohol with Trazodone can be dangerous.

Severe