Question 1

is there a generic available for the drug trazodone/desyrel?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trazodone is the generic.

Question 2

what is desyrel (trazodone)?

Accepted Answer

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 3

how long before trazodone (desyrel) 50 mg takes effect?

Accepted Answer

For sleep: For sleep less than an hour.  For depression two to four weeks.

Question 4

desyrel (trazodone) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Trazodone/Desyrel: Trazodone is an antidepressant often use to help with sleep.  It can cause sleepiness, a hung-over feeling the next day, blurred vision, dry mouth, increased appetite, incontinence among other things.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: desyrel (trazodone) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Desyrel: Per https://www.drugs.com/trazodone.html:   "An overdose of trazodone can be fatal when it is taken with alcohol, barbiturates such as phenobarbital, or sedatives such as diazepam (Valium). Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, vomiting, penis erection that is painful or prolonged, fast or pounding heartbeat, seizure (black-out or convulsions), or breathing that slows or stops."

Question 6

can i take effexor (venlafaxine) and desyrel together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a common combination where trazadone is used as a sleep aid.

Question 7

what are signs and symptoms of a trozodone desyrel (trazodone) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Various: Typical side effects include: drowsiness, vomiting, uneven heart rate (arrhythmia), seizure, convulsions, irregular breathing, and priapism.  In severe cases death may occur from acreiovascular or central nervous system involvement.

Question 8

trazodone (desyrel) is a sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Technically not: But it is often used off label for sleep and works very well in many patients for sleep. It is fda approved as an antidepressant.

Question 9

can pregnant women take desyrel (trazodone)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are few medications which have been extensively studied in pregnant women. 
Any medication use during pregnancy should be discussed with your doctor.
There are situations when the benefits of taking a medication may outweigh any potential risks of either side effects or the risk of no treatment.

Question 10

how is trazodone (desyrel) used as a sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Start low: Start with 50 mg.@ h.S. If this is not enough go to 100 mg.

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