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All You Need to Know about Trazodone Medication - Side Effects and Dosage Information also includedTrazodone is a psychoactive anti-depressant medication that contains sedative properties. It elevates moods, reduces anxiety, and stops chronic pain. This drug is also known as trialodine. Trazodone has been used for other conditions as well. This drug should be taken as the doctor directs, and you need to consult a doctor to get a prescription before using it. How Trazodone WorksThis medication helps prevent e-absorption of serotonin into the nerve cells of the brain. In addition, it is also believed that this medication helps release serotonin and noradrenaline into the brain. If you are prescribed this medication you can ask your doctor for more information. Recommended Daily DosageIt is important for you to see a mental health professional or medical doctor before you decide to take Trazodone. They can help you determine what exact dosage of this medication will work best for you. You can take this medication with or without food. You will need to ask your doctor how much you should take on a daily basis. Never stop taking it without your doctor’s guidance, and do not take a double dose if you miss. Precautions to TakeYou should not take Trazodone with any other antidepressant, especially MAO inhibitors. You need to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other prescription or non-prescription medications you are taking-even vitamins. In addition, this medication is not recommended for those who are suicidal, and that it enhances the response to alcohol, barbiturates, and other CNS depressants. Likewise, you should inform your doctor if you experience any allergic reaction to this medication. You also have to make sure that you get a complete physical and mental examination before taking Trazodone. In addition, it is important that you always be honest with your doctor about how you are doing before, during, after being prescribed this medicine. Some antidepressants do not work well for people who have certain existing medical conditions. If you have any existing medical conditions of any kind you will want to make sure your doctor approves of you taking any antidepressant, including Trazodone. However, most people will do fine taking it. If your doctor approves, he or she will write you a prescription. If you have any concern about whether or not you should drive or operate heavy machinery on this medication you can ask your doctor. It is important that you get as much information as possible before taking this medication. You also need to make sure you store this and other medication away from extreme heat or light. In addition, you will need to discard of unused or outdated meds properly. In Case of OverdoseIf you accidentally overdose and it negatively affects your body, you will need to seek medical help immediately. For less urgent cases regarding overdose you will want to contact your local poison control center. Side effects of TrazodoneUsually all medications, including Trazodone, come with extensive information regarding side effects. It is important to consult your doctor before you take any medication, especially prescription ones such as Trazodone. The side affects that people experience the most while taking Trazodone often are the ones that are the least harmful to most people. Lists of some of the least serious and most serious side affects of this medication are listed below: Some of the less serious side effects of this medication include the following:
Some of the more serious, but less common side effects include on or more of the following:
Most of the above-mentioned more severe side effects as well as others not listed on this page do not happen very often. Likewise, side effects that are most common are also ones that are the least fatal or the least harmful. If uncomfortable, painful, or harmful side effects persist, you will want to consult your psychiatrist right away. What to Do if You Experience Side EffectsIf you notice some unusual uncomfortable activity within your body while you take Trazodone, contact your doctor. Your doctor can carefully analyze the situation and help determine whether or not you should continue taking this medication. |
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