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Trazodone at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Trazodone
is an antidepressant medication. It works by changing the actions of
chemicals in the brain. Trazodone is used to relieve the symptoms of
depression such as 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. It
prevents recurrence of depression. |
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Trazodone |
30 - 50 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
60 - 50 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
100 - 50 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
30 - 100 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
60 - 100 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
100 - 100 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
30 - 150 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
60 - 150 mg Tablets |
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Female
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Trazodone |
100 - 150 mg Tablets |
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Trazodone |
180 - 150 mg Tablets |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Trazodone Use Indication:
Trazodone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually
taken one or more times a day with food. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
trazodone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take trazodone even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking trazodone without talking to your doctor, especially if
you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor
probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This drug
must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect
is felt.
Trazodone Medication Side Effects:
Side
effects from trazodone are common:
upset stomach
diarrhea
stomach pain or gas
drowsiness
weakness or tiredness
excitement or anxiety
insomnia
nightmares
dry mouth
skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual
changes in appetite or weight
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do
not go away while taking Trazodone:
constipation
difficulty urinating
frequent urination
blurred vision
changes in sex drive or ability
excessive sweating
If you experience any of the following symptoms while
taking Trazodone, call your doctor immediately:
jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
slow or difficult speech
shuffling walk
persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still
dizziness or lightheadedness
blood in urine
fever
difficulty breathing
shortness of breath
severe skin rash
yellowing of the skin or eyes
irregular heartbeat
prolonged or inappropriate erection
Precautions on using Trazodone Medication
Before
taking Trazodone, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
if you are allergic to trazodone or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking or
have taken within the last 2 weeks, especially anticoagulants
[warfarin (Coumadin)]; digoxin (Lanoxin); fluoxetine (Prozac);
MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate)];
medication for high blood pressure, seizures, asthma, colds,
or allergies; muscle relaxants; sedatives; sleeping pills;
thyroid medications; tranquilizers; and vitamins.
if you have had a recent heart attack or have ever had heart
disease or high blood pressure, glaucoma, an enlarged
prostate, difficulty urinating, seizures, an overactive
thyroid gland, or liver or kidney disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
trazodone, call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking trazodone.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive
a car or operate machinery until you know how Trazodone drug
affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this
drug.
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