When Is It Prescribed?
Desyrel, (trazodone) is prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression.
This medication works by increasing the availability of serotonin,
a neurotransmitter in the brain.
This medication may also be prescribed for purposes other than what’s listed above.
This medication may also be prescribed for purposes other than what’s listed above.
When Will My Medication Start to Work?
You should start feeling the effects of Desyrel (trazodone) within two to four weeks. The time it takes to experience the full effects of Desyrel (trazodone) depends on dosage and can vary from person to person.
Do not stop taking this medication without the approval of your doctor.
Are There Any Drug Interactions?
Always follow your physician's or therapist's recommendations on how to take your medication. If you are taking any other prescription medications, herbal remedies, vitamins, and/or over-the-counter medications, be sure to tell your physician or therapist.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Issues
Desyrel (trazodone) is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby. If you are pregnant, do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor or therapist.
It is not known whether Desyrel (trazodone) passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor or therapist if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Other Important Information and Precautions
Alcohol should be avoided completely. Serious, even fatal interactions, have occurred when Desyrel (trazodone) and alcohol have been taken concurrently.
Desyrel (trazodone) can cause irregular heart rhythms in individuals with heart disease. Consult your doctor or therapist if you have any cardiovascular problems.
For men:
Stop taking Desyrel (trazodone) and call your doctor immediately if you experience prolonged, painful, or inappropriate erections. This could lead to a serious condition requiring surgery.
In addition to the information listed above, there may be other important issues or precautions related to this medication. For further information, you can ask your prescribing doctor or therapist.
In addition to the information listed above, there may be other important issues or precautions related to this medication. For further information, you can ask your prescribing doctor or therapist.
Side-Effect Information
Only some people will experience side-effects and that no one experiences side-effects in exactly the same way. If you experience any side-effects, contact your doctor or therapist right away and continue taking your medication.
The following list may not contain all of the side-effects associated with this medication:
| Most Common
Side-Effects |
drowsiness, weight
gain, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, fatigue, nervousness,
headache |
| Infrequent
Side-Effects |
nausea, hypotension,
blurred vision |
| Rare Side-Effects/Risks |
priapism, tremors,
tinnitus, hypomania, irregular heartbeat, reduction in white
blood cell count |
Side-effects and risks other than those listed above may also occur. Talk to your prescribing doctor or therapist about any potential or existing side-effects that you’re concerned about.
Side-effects and risks other than those listed above may also occur. Talk to your prescribing doctor or therapist about any potential or existing side-effects that you’re concerned about.
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