- DEPREL (Desyrel, trazodone)
Description
Treats depression and depression with anxiety.
Brand Name(s)
Desyrel®
When you should not use this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trazodone.
How to use and store this medicine
Tablets:
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- Take your medicine with food or shortly after eating.
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and
moisture.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
If you miss a dose:
- 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.
How to use this medicine
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.
Warnings
- 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.
Side effects
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these side effects:
- Skin rash, hives
- Unexplained fever or sore throat
- Unwanted and painful erection (erect penis) that does not go
away
If you have problems with these less serious side effects,
tell your doctor.
- Changes in vision such as trouble focusing
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Nausea, vomiting, upset stomach
- Nervousness, trouble sleeping
