In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis) to trazodone
Trazodone comes as an oral tablet
Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer
Alcohol will worsen many of the
How it works Trazodone is an antidepressant that may also be used to treat insomnia
Trazodone Isn't Designed For Insomnia
Before taking trazodone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to nefazodone; or if you have any other allergies
Trazodone therapy can be associated with transient, usually
Trazodone (Oral Route) Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
Trazodone also helps to decrease the anxiety and insomnia that can accompany depression
depression, psychomotor impairment, severe
The major neurotransmitters are acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin
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If you take too much trazodone hydrochloride tablets, call your healthcare provider, your Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222, or go to the nearest emergency room right away
Immediate release: Initial: 50 mg twice daily; may increase in increments of 50 mg/day every 3 to 7 days to a target dose of 75 to 150 mg twice daily
Is safer for elderly individuals than other sleep aids
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It also discusses the evidence for trazodone's role in treating insomnia
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding
The withdrawal period can vary in length from one week to four weeks
There isn’t much safety data available about long-term use
However, there are steps users can take that will make it less likely that symptoms will manifest