Trazodone is used to relieve many of the symptoms of
depression including feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of
interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too
much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.

About Trazodone

Trazodone Directions

Take trazodone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you
do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor
to explain the instructions to you. Take each dose of Trazodone with a full
glass of water. Take trazodone with a meal or a light snack as Food
increases the absorbtion of trazodone by the body and it may help to
decrease dizziness. Do not stop taking trazodone without first talking
to your doctor, even if you begin to feel better. It may be several
weeks before your symptoms begin to improve, and you may require
continuous treatment for quite some time.

Trazodone Precautions

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities while taking trazodone. Trazodone may cause
dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness,
avoid these activities. Dizziness may be more likely to occur when you
rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness
and a possible fall. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness
and dizziness while taking trazodone.

Trazodone Side Effects

If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking trazodone and seek emergency medical attention or
contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or
face; or hives); a prolonged (4 hours or longer), painful, or
inappropriate erection; or an irregular heartbeat or chest pains.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue
to take trazodone and talk to your doctor if you experience any of the following:
dizziness or drowsiness; headache; insomnia or vivid dreams;
dry mouth, upset stomach, nausea, or vomiting; diarrhea or constipation;
tremors; blurred vision.

Trazodone Drug Interactions

Before taking trazodone, tell your doctor if you are taking
any of the following medications: digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), phenytoin
(Dilantin), a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate), or
warfarin (Coumadin).

Missed Dose of Trazodone

Take the missed dose of trazodone as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip
the missed dose and take only the next one as directed. Do not take a double
dose of trazodone.

Trazodone Overdose

If you suspect and overdose of trazodone, seek emergency
medical attention immediately. Symptoms of a trazodone overdose include
drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, an irregular heart beat,
difficulty breathing, painful erection, and death.