Trazodone
Brand: Desyrel (discontinued; generic only)
Boxed warning
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Caution
- Priapism (prolonged painful erection) requires immediate care; orthostatic hypotension.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Orthostatic low blood pressure
Key interactions
- Alcohol and sedatives add to drowsiness
- Serotonergic drugs risk serotonin syndrome
- Avoid MAO inhibitors
Counseling points
- Take at bedtime to aid sleep
- Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
- Avoid alcohol
- Do not drive until you know its effect
- Men should report prolonged painful erection
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