trazodone

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes trazodone to a patient for sleep.

Definition

Noun 1. An oral antidepressant medication: Trazodone is a prescription drug primarily used to treat major depressive disorder. It belongs to a class of medications known as serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs). 2. A medication with sedative properties: Due to its calming effect, trazodone is also commonly prescribed at lower doses to treat insomnia, particularly for difficulty with falling asleep or staying asleep.

Usage Examples

• As an antidepressant:
  • Her doctor prescribed trazodone to help manage her depression.
  • The patient reported an improvement in mood after several weeks on trazodone.
• As a sedative for sleep:
  • He takes a low dose of trazodone at bedtime for his insomnia.
  • Trazodone is often used off-label as a non-habit-forming sleep aid.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on trazodone": To be taking trazodone as a prescribed medication.
  • She has been on trazodone for six months and is tolerating it well.
• "Trazodone therapy": Refers to the course of treatment using this medication.
  • The psychiatrist adjusted the trazodone therapy to find the most effective dose.

Variants and Related Words

• Desyrel: A former common brand name for trazodone hydrochloride.
  • Desyrel was a widely recognized trade name for this medication.

Synonyms

• Antidepressant: A general term for medications used to treat depression.
• SARI (Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitor): The specific drug class to which trazodone belongs.

Important Notes on Usage

• Trazodone is a prescription medication and must be used under the direct supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
• It is typically taken orally in tablet form.
• Common side effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and headache.

Học thuật

Noun

1. oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative

Từ đồng nghĩa

• trazodone hydrochloride
• Desyrel