The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that using Desyrel is safe or appropriate for you.
 

Brand Name: Desyrel, Desyrel Dividose

Generic Name: trazodone

What is Desyrel used for? Trazodone is in a class of drugs called heterocyclic antidepressants that is used to relieve symptoms of depression

General Desyrel Precautions:
_ Desyrel has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease.
_ Do not take trazodone if you have had a heart attack in the past 6 weeks.
_ You may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any type of heart disease including high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, a past heart attack or angina (chest pain).
_ Trazodone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision, avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
_ You are more likely to experience side effects from trazodone if you are over the age of 60.
_ Rise slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position to prevent dizziness or possible falls.
_ Do not take trazodone if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the last 14 days.
_ It is not known whether trazodone will harm an unborn baby or a nursing baby.
_ If you skip the missed dose and take only the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication. Overdose is possible.
_ Desyrel may impair judgment, thinking, or motor skills. Patients using Desyrel should exercise caution until they have adapted to therapy.

Desyrel can cause serious side effects. Only you can decide if Desyrel is the best means of treating depression symptoms. It is important to discuss the side effects of Desyrel with your physician.

Desyrel Side Effects:
_ Irregular heartbeat.
_ Chest pains.
_ Painful or prolonged (4 hours or longer) erection.
_ Insomnia.
_ Vivid dreams.
_ Headache.
_ Dizziness or drowsiness.
_ Tremors (shaking).
_ Vomiting.
_ Upset stomach.
_ Nausea.
_ Diarrhea or constipation.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Blurred vision.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience: An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives). Stop taking trazodone and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment if you also experience a painful, prolonged (4 hours or longer) or inappropriate erection, chest pains or an irregular heartbeat. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Symptoms of Desyrel overdose may include: Symptoms of a trazodone overdose include drowsiness, seizures, painful erection, an irregular heart beat, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing and death.

Before taking Desyrel, tell your doctor if you have:
_ Asthma.
_ Thyroid disease.
_ High blood pressure.
_ Heart disease.
_ Had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks.
_ Stomach or intestinal problems.
_ An enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating.
_ Liver disease.
_ Kidney disease.
_ Diabetes.
_ Glaucoma.
_ Seizures.

What should I avoid while taking Desyrel? Use alcohol cautiously while taking trazodone. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness.

What other drugs will affect Desyrel? Before taking trazodone, tell your doctor if you are taking the following medications:
_ digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps).
_ phenytoin (Dilantin).
_ a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor or tranylcypromine (Parnate)
_ warfarin (Coumadin).

People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Desyrel information and side effects before deciding to take Desyrel. Consult your healthcare professional before using Desyrel.

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*This antidepressant drug information does not endorse Desyrel, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse side effects of Desyrel. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your health care provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not be construed to indicate that Desyrel is safe, effective or appropriate.

Do not stop taking Desyrel without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping Desyrel completely. Suddenly stopping Desyrel can cause unpleasant and potentially serious side effects.

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