Trazodone

Serotonin modulator drug

Trazodone is a prescription antidepressant medication, though it's now more commonly prescribed at lower doses for insomnia than for depression.

It works by affecting serotonin levels in the brain: The doctor prescribed trazodone to help with my sleep.

Unlike some sleep medications, it's not considered habit-forming.

sideeffects

priapism

Sustained pathological erection

nausea · constipation · fatigue · cardiac · arrhythmia · coordination · falls · elderly · contraindication · interaction

psychiatric

depression

Prolonged low state

  • anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
  • moodPrevailing emotional condition
  • PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events

agitation · dementia · elderly · Alzheimer · behavioral · geriatric · sundowning · panic · augmentation · SSRI

sleep

insomnia

Persistent inability to rest

drowsiness · bedtime · somnolence · REM · maintenance · onset · melatonin · nighttime · grogginess · restfulness

pharmacology

antidepressant

Drug treating persistent despair

inhibitor · receptor · neurotransmitter · metabolite · half-life · bioavailability · hepatic · CYP3A4 · plasma · dosage

Opposites
pharmacological effect

Trazodoneamphetamine

Central nervous system stimulant

methamphetamine · stimulants · Adderall · Ritalin · dextroamphetamine

therapeutic intent

Trazodoneplacebo

Inactive therapeutic substitute

nocebo · sugar pill · saline solution

effect on mood/arousal

TrazodoneWellbutrin

Brand-name mood medication

bupropion · fluoxetine · Prozac

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G