Trazodone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Desyrel
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is
very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This
will allow your doctor to check the medicine's effects and to change the dose
if needed.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking
with your doctor
. To prevent a possible return of your medical problem,
your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount of medicine you are
using before you stop completely.
Before having any kind of surgery, dental treatment,
or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that
you are using this medicine
. Taking trazodone together with medicines
that are used during surgery or dental or emergency treatments may increase
the CNS depressant effects.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants
(medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness).
Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever,
other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine;
prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures;
muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while
you are using this medicine
.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy or less alert than
they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to
this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could
be dangerous if you are not alert
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur
,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly
may help. If this problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
Trazodone may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless
gum or candy, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute.
However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check
with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase
the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus
infections.
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