Trazodone

Trazodone is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that can be used to treat insomnia. It can cause drowsiness that will help with faster sleep onset and sleep maintenance. Due to the serotonergic activity, trazodone can also be used to treat low mood.

By clicking the “I Agree” button below, you certify under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct and understand that a medical provider will rely on the truthfulness of your statements when determining whether a prescription is warranted and appropriate.

I agree that I:

am 18 years or older

• have not had a hypersensitivity reaction to trazodone or any component of the formulation
• do not take a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, or selegiline currently or within the past 14 days
• am not receiving linezolid or intravenous methylene blue
• understand this medication may cause drowsiness and other side effects that impair physical and mental performance, may increase the risk of falls, and cause dilation of the pupils which can result in narrow-angle glaucoma in patients at higher risk for this
• do not take other serotonergic drugs including other SSRIs (e.g. citalopram, escitalopram fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine), SNRIs (e.g. venlafaxine, duloxetine, desvenlafaxine), St. John’s Wort, or MDMA/”ecstasy”
• do not take a blood thinner or antiplatelet including, warfarin, clopidogrel, Xarelto (rivaroxaban), Eliquis (apixaban), or heparin
• do not have a history of liver (hepatic) or kidney (renal) impairment
• do not have a history of cardiovascular disease or arrhythmia
• do not have a history of seizure disorder
• am not pregnant or breastfeeding
• understand antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thought and behaviors in pediatric and young adults
• understand abrupt discontinuation of this medication may cause withdrawal symptoms including physical (e.g. dizziness, chill, headache) and psychological (e.g. anxiety, irritability) symptoms.
• have already been taking the initial dose (trazodone 50 mg) or have been previously prescribed trazodone 100 mg if selecting trazodone 100 mg
• understand this is not a comprehensive list of precautions, risks, side effects, or details about taking this medication
• understand that only major drug interactions are listed and have not been reviewed against the other medications, supplements, or herbal products I may be taking unless also filled by TelyRx