Trazodone — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Trazodone hydrochloride (Desyrel, Oleptro)
Drug Class: SARI Antidepressant / Sleep aid
Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) used for depression and insomnia. At low doses (25–100mg), widely used as a sleep aid. At therapeutic antidepressant doses (150–400mg), treats major depression. Favored over benzodiazepines for insomnia because it is non-habit-forming. Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Common Side Effects of Trazodone
- Drowsiness (used therapeutically for sleep)
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Low blood pressure
- Headache
- Nausea
- Priapism (rare but serious in men)
Key Drug Interactions — Trazodone
Trazodone has 8 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- MAOIs (deadly — 14-day washout)
- Other serotonin-affecting drugs (serotonin syndrome)
- Blood pressure medications (additive lowering effect)
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
- CNS depressants and alcohol (additive sedation)
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Trazodone?
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Trazodone?
Only evidence-qualified catalog relationships are listed here. Other catalog entries remain unverified in this reference; absence from the list does not rule out other medication effects or interactions.
What are the side effects of Trazodone?
Common side effects associated with Trazodone include: Drowsiness (used therapeutically for sleep); Dizziness; Dry mouth; Blurred vision; Low blood pressure.