Trazodone (Oral) (Desyrel; Desyrel Dividose) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Trazodone (TRAZ-oh-done)

Treats depression and depression with anxiety.

Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trazodone.

Tablet

If a dose is missed:

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.

Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking digoxin, phenytoin (Dilantin®) or medicines that could make you drowsy such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, other medicine for depression, cold or allergy medicine, or narcotic pain killers.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without first checking with your doctor.
You may need to take trazodone for 2 to 4 weeks before you start to feel better.
Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position to decrease dizziness caused by this medicine.
Trazodone can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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