Question 1

what is desyrel (trazodone)?

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Desyrel (trazodone): It is the brand name for trazodone, an antidepressant which is mainly used to help people sleep. Only doses above 400mg has antidepressant effects but that would usually cause so much sleepiness that it is not used at all for depression. Most people sleep well at 100mg or below. A minority needs up to 450mg to sleep well, but they have other severe mental problems also.

Question 2

how should you use trazodone?

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Trazodone: Usually at bedtime, & as prescribed by your doctor, due to sedative effect.

Question 3

can you overdose on trazodone?

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trazadone: Yes.
It is a tricyclic antidepressant and very toxic on overdose to the heart.

Question 4

what kind of drug is trazodone?

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Trazodone: Is an antidepressant with known anticholinergic &amp; sedative properties, leading to sleep &amp; drying effects.

Question 5

is trazodone a safe medication.

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Yes but be cautious: Any medication, regardless of prescription or over-the-counter (otc), should be consulted with a doctor and is safe if following doctors orders.  Trazadone is an anti-depressant and is safe but under the close supervision of a doctor.

Question 6

what is trazodone used to treat?

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Trazodone: Trazodone is indicated for major depressive disorder and insomnia.

Question 7

does trazodone cause weight lose 50mg how?

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Atypical depression?: I've never heard of it doing this--i suppose if you gained wt due to an atypical depression ; the trazadone cured the depression it could happen.

Question 8

how long does trazodone stay in your body?

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75 hours.: Trazodoone is metabolized in two phases.  The total half life is approximately 15 hours.  The medication should be out of your system in a little over three days.

Question 9

how long does trazodone stay in your system?

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5 : 5 half lives, (elimination of trazodone is biphasic though) which is between 3 to 6 hours. This data does not correlate at all with duration of the desired effect (i assume, as a sleep agent). Ask your dr to understand how this apply to your particular case.

Question 10

what is the lowest dosage trazodone comes in?

Accepted Answer

Trazodone: 50mg. In usa. There is also trazonil which comes in 25mg., from abroad.

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