Traze 50 Tablet

Short Description

Trazodone is used in the treatment of depression. It helps by increasing the level of chemical messengers in the brain that relax the nerves and have a calming effect on the brain.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Trazodone should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation and blurred vision. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. Moreover, most of the side effects are immediate and often go away with time. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or do not go away. Before taking Trazodone, it is important to inform your doctor if you have any history of fits, severe kidney, liver, or heart problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, or any mental disorder. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trazodone is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Trazodone modulates the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical messenger in the brain that helps in regulating the mood.

It makes you feel sleepy. Take it in the evening or before you go to bed. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Trazodone affects you.