side effects
what does the 'L' in ASLEEP mean?
Lightheadedness/dizziness
what is the main indication of trazodone?
mdd (major depressive disorder)
should you take trazodone with hypersensitivity to its formula?
no
who should be more careful when standing suddenly
elderly patients
what does serotonin control?
mood, sleep, and digestion
what does the 'S' in ASLEEP mean?
sedation/somnolence
what is the off label use of trazodone?
insomnia
why should you avoid CNS depressants when taking trazodone?
can cause drowziness and sedation.
what form of trazodone should be taken with food
immediate release
what is the brand name of trazodone?
what are 3 medications contraindicated with trazodone?
MAO inhibitors, linezolids, and iv methylene blue
what is the black box warning for trazodone?
suicidal thoughts in patients 18-24 years of age
why should someone rise slowly from sitting or standing
to avoid falling from orthostatic hypotension
what does histamine-1 control?
allergy symptoms and the sleep-awake cycle
What are all FOUR meanings of the 'A' in ASLEEP?
what should cautioned when taking trazodone?
history of seizures, brain damage, head trauma
with a history of seizures, why cant you take certain medications?
they lower the seizure threshold
what should you do if you experience any adverse effects?
contact a doctor or healthcare provider
what does alpha-1 control?
blood pressure
priapism
inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, histamine-1 receptors, and alpha-1 adrenergic receptors
what condition may be caused by trazodone that involves the eye?
angle-closure glaucoma
how long could it take to feel the effects of trazodone?
1-2 weeks
what does 'off label' mean?
something healthcare providers prescribe a drug for that is not approved by the FDA