Trazodone (Oral)

Trazodone (By Mouth)

Trazodone (TRAZ-oh-done)

Treats depression and depression with anxiety.

Brand Name(s):

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

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

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

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
  
• Take your medicine with food or shortly after eating.
  

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.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• 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• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.
  

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

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 (Dilantinreg;) 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 While Using This Medicine:

• 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.