Desyrel

[admin]

Brand Name: Desyrel

Generic Name: Trazodone hydrochloride

Primary Use: Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia (Off-label)

Dosage Forms:

• Oral tablets of 50mg,100mg, 150mg and 300mg

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Stuffy nose
• Bad taste in mouth
• Weight changes
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Changes in libido

Some of the serious side effects include:

• Priapism
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviour
• Cardiac arrythmias
• Syncope and orthostatic hypotension
• Angle closure glaucoma
• Low blood sodium levels
• Onset of hypomania or mania
• Increased risk of bleeding

How long should it be taken?

As advised by healthcare professional.

Effectiveness:

• Relatively effective antidepressant and better tolerated than some SSRI.
• According to research, Desyrel may not significantly improve total sleep time or the efficiency of sleep.