What are the side effects of trazodone
What it does to your body

Trazodone is a member of the group of antidepressants called antidepressants or MAOIs. In the US, it is available as Trihexyphenidyl, (also known as Meprolex and Meconnic) a prescription medication to treat depression and anxiety. Trazodone is also known by the brand name Arpadit (mechanically similar to Prozac), as well as Wellbutrin, and Norpramin.
As an antidepressant, trazodone is used to treat major depressive episodes, as well as mild to moderate cases of anxiety and panic disorders. Because of its serotonergic properties, trazodone is frequently used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorders such as schizophrenia and obsessive-homosexuality. Unfortunately, even though the benefits of trazodone as a treatment for these mental illnesses are established, it too can cause unpleasant side effects in people taking it. Some of these side effects include: irritability, restlessness, speech problems, flu-like symptoms, nausea, dizziness, and tardive dyskinesia (or movement disorder). Because of these side effects, and the risk for becoming addicted to trazodone, it is important to know what to do if one develops an addiction to this powerful medication.
In the past, the FDA did not approve trazodone for use in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, major depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of these concerns, the American Medical Association and the FDA have made the follows to caution that higher doses are needed to be used in patients diagnosed with these conditions. These higher doses are necessary to control the severe manic phase of bipolar disorder and prevent the development of mania. And for those already on mood stabilizers, taking trazodone could increase the risk for a potential switch to other mood stabilizers once they begin taking it. The FDA has also concluded that the drug's power to change moods should not be abused.
Because of these concerns, trazodone is not recommended to treat depression and currently under the control of the FDA. In fact, trazodone is available without a prescription in pharmacies in America and Europe. This was done in an effort to quickly move the drug out of the clinic. Because of its potent serotonin component, trazodone is effective in combating both depression and mania/hypomania. When it is taken at recommended dosages, it has been proven to be effective in treating all types of clinical depression and anxiety.
The side effects of trazodone as an antidepressant are not generally known. Because it is a powerful monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), the drug can boost serotonin levels, thereby improving mood and helping patients with mild depression and mania. However, because of the way it works, a significant rise in mood occurs just as the drug is being discontinued, thus making this a potentially dangerous drug for those that take it for short term treatment. In addition, because it is a MAOI, trazodone can cause an increased risk for fractures and cardiac arrest, so ongoing health monitoring and treatment are required.
What are the side effects of trazodone as an antidepressant? Like any MAOI, or major anti-oxidant, trazodone can lead to problems associated with its use. Because trazodone is a MAOI, it can produce an important imbalance in biopharmaceuticals, which are used to treat depression and mania/hypomania. Some researchers believe that trazodone produces a "switch" in how biopharmaceuticals work in the body, enabling a biopharmaceutical to be effective when it is not the target drug, but instead the body's own production of the drug. This "switch" was discovered by accident when a patient began taking trazodone, and because the biopharmaceutical was originally designed to treat MS symptoms, the patient began to report bad side-effects such as tardive dyskinesia, depression, and fatigue. Because these symptoms were so severe and unusual, the biopharmaceutical was discontinued, and tests have confirmed that the symptoms are, in fact, caused by the MAOI.
What are the side effects of trazodone as an antidepressant? Because of the way trazodone is used, if taken as directed, it will not only treat depression, but also mania and hypomania, and help people with obsessive-compulsive disorders and substance abuse. However, because of the way that the drug is used, it has been linked with cases of hostility, aggressiveness, mania, and psychosis. When given at higher doses, trazodone has also been noted to produce speech and language difficulties, including stuttering, with higher doses resulting in hallucinations and delusions. Also, because the drug acts on the serotonin system, it is often abused to treat conditions such as bipolar disorder and Parkinson's disease, both of which are linked with depression.
What are the side effects of trazodone as a drug for treating depression? As trazodone is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), it works very well in reducing the levels of Serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, thus allowing the patient to feel calmer and less anxious. Unfortunately, in some patients, the low levels of serotonin can cause feelings of restlessness, and insomnia. Also, while it can successfully treat depression, there is no current study looking into the affect trazodone has on helping patients to treat bipolar disorder, psychosis, or addiction to drugs/alcohol.

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