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Trazodona, Cuándo y cómo debemos tomarla - Tu farmacéutico informa Side Effects 0 Views • 4 months ago

Videoconsejo sanitario sobre Trazodona, para qué sirve este medicamento, cuándo y cómo debemos tomarlo. Videoconsejo impartido por el farmacéutico Jorge Gómez-Carpintero, elaborado por el Consejo General de Colegios Farmacéuticos y producido por Medicina TV.

Trazodona es un fármaco que está indicado en el tratamiento de episodios depresivos mayores y de estados mixtos de depresión y ansiedad, asociados o no a insomnio secundario.

Actúa aumentando los niveles del neurotransmisor cerebral llamado serotonina, tanto inhibiendo su recaptación como ejerciendo acción antagonista de receptores serotoninérgicos 2A.

En farmacias, la trazodona está disponible en comprimidos de 100 mg. Los medicamentos con trazodona siempre se dispensarán con receta médica.

La dosis diaria puede variar, desde 100 mg hasta un máximo de 400 mg, o bien tomados tras las comidas o bien en una dosis única antes de acostarse.

Como ocurre con todos los antidepresivos, los efectos pueden tardar varios días o unas pocas semanas en aparecer, por lo que no debes preocuparte si no notas mejoría al principio.

Si durante el tratamiento con trazodona notas que los síntomas empeoran es importante que lo consultes con tu médico. También, si tienes un familiar en tratamiento con trazodona u otro antidepresivo, avisa al médico o al farmacéutico si notas que está sufriendo cambios negativos de humor o de comportamiento.

Muchos medicamentos y algunas plantas pueden interaccionar con el tratamiento con trazodona. Por ello, debes informar a tu médico sobre el resto de tu medicación, aunque se trate de medicamentos y otros productos que no requieran receta.

Los efectos adversos más comunes provocados por trazodona son somnolencia, mareo y fatiga. No obstante, si observas algún efecto adverso durante el tratamiento que consideres grave, consulta con tu médico.

De igual modo, no debes reducir o suspender bruscamente el tratamiento sin consultarlo previamente, pues existe el riesgo de que aparezca un síndrome de abstinencia con efectos potencialmente graves.

Y recuerda, pregunta siempre a tu farmacéutico de confianza. Te informaremos sobre cómo debes tomar trazodona y sobre cualquier otra duda que tengas.

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What Is Trazodone? Uses and Side Effects Explained! Side Effects 1 Views • 4 months ago

00:00 - 0:15 intro
00:16 - 00:31 What Is Trazodone Used For?
00:32 - 00:50 Does trazodone Help With Anxiety?
00:57- 04:15 What Are Some natural Trazodone Alternatives?

Article Mentioned:https://www.alternativetomeds.....com/blog/trazodone-a
Sleep Hygiene: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene

04:16- 05:04 What Are Trazodone Side Effects?
05:04 - 05:48 How Long Do You Sleep On Trazodone?
05:48 - 06:06 How Long Does Trazodone Stay In Your System?
06:06 - 07:22 What Class Of Drug Is Trazodone?
07:22 - 07:40 What Are The Trazodone Side Effects In The Elderly?
07:40 - 08:17 Is Trazodone Addictive?
08:18 - 09:42 What Are Trazodone Withdrawal Symptoms?
09:42 - 10:40 Outro
For more information about Trazodone, please follow the link below:
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Why Do You Need to Taper Off Trazodone?
Trazodone is classed as a SARI antidepressant (serotonin antagonist reuptake inhibitor). Trazodone is solely approved to be prescribed for depression but is more frequently used off-label for a wide range of other uses. It is concerning that all antidepressants (including trazodone) carry a black box warning for heightened risk of suicide.

SARI drugs are thought to block serotonin from adhering to 5-HT2 receptors. However, trazodone at low doses acts as a serotonin agonist (mimics serotonin) and only becomes a serotonin antagonist (blocks serotonin) at high doses. Low doses of trazodone are typically prescribed for insomnia, and higher doses are typically used in the treatment of depression. After neurochemical expression, serotonin would normally be broken down and recycled. Blocking the reabsorption of neurochemicals causes these suspended molecules to eventually degrade and become useless waste products. As with all antidepressant agents that are serotonergic, a deficit in vital levels of serotonin will often result, leading to worsening depression over time. SARI drugs such as trazodone are also thought to alter or block dopamine, histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and other neurochemicals, and disrupt the normal distribution of these natural neurochemicals in the brain and along the nerve channels of the CNS.6
The Alternative to Meds Center specializes in providing the types of treatment that are designed to help a person transition to a drug-free and symptom-free daily life. Trazodone is frequently prescribed off-label to treat insomnia, OCD, anxiety disorders, pain, bulimia, and even to mitigate the side effects of other medications. That is a partial list of off-label uses for trazodone. Trazodone is only FDA-approved for the treatment of depression.
According to a 2017 study on the effects of antidepressants for treating insomnia, the results showed that while trazodone was more effective than some other antidepressants at improving sleep, it may lead to other problems such as oversedation, REM sleep behavior disorder, and others.
At lower doses, Trazodone acts as a hypnotic, and at higher doses, as an antidepressant by blocking the serotonin pathway. As noted on the FDA label, Trazodone has been given a black box suicide warning and can also induce the potentially lethal condition called serotonin syndrome, so these risks can be quite dangerous. As far as other drugs that may be recommended as “alternative choices,” they have just as high a risk of being ineffective and causing adverse or unwanted side effects. Some doctors who are not aware of better alternatives may even suggest electroconvulsive therapy. There are safer trazodone alternatives that do not carry such risks to address each person’s unique profile and the symptoms they wish to be rid of with a customized holistic trazodone tapering and alternatives program that can achieve maximum relief of symptoms, without side effects from the treatment.

Be prepared, and ready to seek medical help if the drug you were prescribed isn’t helping, or if your symptoms are worsening.
ATMC is committed to discovering the medical, psychological, and biophysical reasons why a person is struggling with depression, anxiety, or an inability to sleep. Our program includes lab tests, which inform how best to help normalize neurochemistry through natural substances, as well as shedding the lifetime accumulation of toxins to enable neurochemistry rehabilitation.

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How to use Trazodone? (Desyrel) - Doctor Explains Side Effects 1 Views • 4 months ago

In this video we will cover everything you need to know about Trazodone, also known as Desyrel. This video is part of a video series on mental health problems. So for more mental health related videos check out this playlist:
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Generic name: Trazodone.
Brand names: Desyrel.
Available as a tablet.

How to use it?
- Tablet: swallow the tablet with half a glass of water. If you want to you can break the tablet or chew on it.

When to use it?
Trazodone is part of a group of drugs called Specific serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It selectively inhibits the serotonin uptake in your brain. It can be used to treat several mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Dementia
- Insomnia

What is the correct dosage?
The precise dose will depend on your specific indication of use, the side effect you might experience and the severity of your symptoms.Therefore always use the precise amount and frequency your doctor prescribed you.

- However, the usual starting dose for an adult will be 150 mg per day in 2–3 doses. This can be increased by 50 mg every 3-4 days until optimal effect is achieved. A usual maintenance dose would be up to 400 mg/day.

What are common the side-effects?
- Very common (≥ 10%): nervousness, dizziness, somnolence, fatigue and dry mouth.
- Common (1–10%): rash, pruritus, allergic reactions, influenza-like symptoms, oedema, weight gain, increased appetite, confusion, agitation, mania, aggressive outbursts, hallucinations, disorientation, headache, insomnia, tremor, visual disturbances, palpitations, low blood pressure, slow heart rate, fast heart rate, fainting, high blood pressure, vomiting, abdominal pain, changes in taste, constipation, diarrhea and pain.
- Uncommon (0.1–1%): Weight decreased, serotonin syndrome, convulsions, dyspnoea, erectile dysfunction and glaucoma.
- Rare (0.01-0.1%): abnormalities in blood values.

Safety:
First of all be careful to combine trazodone with alcohol. As this might increase its dazing effects.
In addition, it can be dangerous to drive while using this drug. As it can cause you to become drowsy, sleepy and/or dizzy. If you experiencing any of these side effects then please do not drive.
Furthermore, trazodone can have interactions with other drugs your are taking. always discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
We will end this video by taking a look at the safety of Trazodone during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Unfortunately is found to be dangerous for pregnant women. However it can probably be used safely for women breastfeeding. Just to be sure, always discuss this with your doctor.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2021). Trazodon.
2: Apotheek.nl (2021). Trazodon.

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