# Trazodone Hcl (Desyrel)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/trazodone-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Trazodone Hcl?

Trazodone Hcl (brand name: Desyrel) is an antidepressant. It is prescribed to treat sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, depressive disorder. Across the United States, 243,000 doctors prescribe Trazodone to approximately 3.7 million Medicare patients, making it one of the 50 most prescribed drugs in America.

## Brand names

Desyrel

## Indications

Trazodone Hcl is prescribed for the treatment of sleep initiation and maintenance disorders and depressive disorder.

## Conditions treated

- [Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/sleep-initiation-and-maintenance-disorders)
- [Depressive Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/depressive-disorder)

## Mechanism of action

The mechanism of trazodone's antidepressant action is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the CNS. Trazodone is both a SSRI (a type of antidepressant) (SSRI) and a 5HT2 receptor antagonist and the net result of this action on serotonergic transmission and its role in trazodone's antidepressant effect is unknown.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Antidepressant
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, headache, blurred vision

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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