Not Medical Advice: Trazodone is used to treat depression. It is in a class of drugs called serotonin modulators, and works by raising the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Trazodone might cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Headache; nausea; vomiting; bad taste in mouth; diarrhea; constipation; changes in appetite or weight; weakness or tiredness; nervousness; dizziness or lightheadedness; feeling unsteady when walking; decreased ability to concentrate or remember things; confusion; nightmares; muscle pain; dry mouth; rash; sweating; changes in sex (desire or ability); uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body; numbness, burning, or tingling in the arms, legs, hands, or feet; decreased coordination; tired, red, or itchy eyes; ringing in ears.
Some side effects can be dangerous. If you experience any of the following symptoms call your physician immediately or get emergency medical treatment:
Chest pain; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness (coma); fainting; seizures; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding.
Trazodone is also occasionally used to treat insomnia and schizophrenia, a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions; anxiety (excessive worry).
Trazodone is also occasionally used to control abnormal, uncontrollable movements that might be experienced as side effects of other medications. Talk to your GP about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
Brand names:
- Desyrel®
- Oleptro®
- Trialodine®
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