Trazodone Side Effects

Most of the noted Trazodone side effects are blurred vision, constipation, decreased sexual desire or activity, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, light-headedness when standing up or sitting down, muscle ache or pain, nervousness, nausea and fatigue. Side effects may differ from every patient experience. It may be more pronounced in others, depending on the amount or dosage of their use.

Commonly known side effects of Trazodone

anxiety blurred vision constipation decreased sexual desire diarrhea dizziness

drowsiness headache lightheadedness muscles aches stuffy nose xerostomia

However other patients also report to having experience severe allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, difficulty in breathing, tightness of the chest, swelling in the mouth or face. Clearly patients who are allergic to Trazodone or its main components cannot take this drug. People with heart conditions are also advised not to take this drug because side effects such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, worsening agitation, anxiety, depression, panic attacks and shortness of breath may aggravate their current condition. Other reported side effects include bloody or dark stool and urine, uncoordinated physical movements, aggressiveness, irritability, hostility, restlessness, sleeping disorders, seizures, severe or persistent dizziness or fatigue, speech and memory problems, tremors and yellowing or eyes and skin. Patients are informed to see a doctor as soon as any of the following severe side effects occur.

Conversely, different Trazodone side effects will apply to different patients. Even clinical studies show that there is an unpredictable result among patients using this type of medication. Most patients taking Trazodone with other medication may have more pronounced side effects. Generally most patients taking drugs to treat depression and anxiety experience the usual list of side effects such as mentioned above. This list goes on because drugs such as Trazodone are the kinds of medication that have a direct effect on the body’s central nervous system when taken.

Most of these drugs inhibit a particular signal in the brain to manipulate the body’s action thereby it may also be right to assume that such a powerful action to do will eventually affect other signals in the brain thereby causing several side effects. But we also have to consider the use of this medication in the treating a particular condition. Other medical professionals will always reiterate what the medication can do in treating an illness which will benefit the patient more, over the manageable side effects. Patients should consult his medical doctor to know more about a particular treatment he will agree to it. It is best to have a list of questions as you go along discussing the mode of treatment suggested for your illness.