Desyrel Side Effects

Desyrel Side Effects, Information and Desyrel Tidbits

What is Desyrel?

Desyrel (Trazodone) is prescribed to treat clinical depression, chronic insomnia, sleeping with fibromyalgia, control of nightmares and as a general sleep aid. Desyrel is not a serotonin reuptake inhibitor like Prozac, so it is sometimes prescribed in conjunction with an SSRI to help with anxiety that can develop from an SSRI anti-depressant.

Desyrel was originally developed in 1960's Italy by Angelini research labs. It was developed after it was hypothesized that major depression is associated with a descreased pain threshold. The FDA approved tradzodone in 1981.

Potential for Abuse?

No information available.

Desyrel Side Effects

Trazodone can have serious side effects. If you experience an erection that is painful or lasts more than 4 hours, stop taking Desyrel and contact your doctor.

If you notice any new or worsening symptoms such as mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, agitation, hostility, restlessness, hyperactivity or thoughts about suicide, contact your doctor immediately.

Get emergency help immediately if you show any signs of being allergic to Desyrel, such as hives, swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat or difficulty breathing.

Other serious Desyrel side effects:

• feeling light-headed, fainting

• fever, chills, body aches, or flu symptoms
  

• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling
  

• problems with urinating

Less serious Desyrel side effects:

• dizziness or drowsiness

• headache

• sleep problems

• dry mouth, stuffy nose

• nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite

• diarrhea or constipation

• muscle pain

• loss of coordination
  

• blurred vision
  

This is not a complete list of Desyrel side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Desyrel Tidbits

Here are some interesting tidbits on Desyrel:

• Desyrel has been used as an investigational treatment for insomnia, panic disorder, diabetic neuropathy, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, alcohol withdrawal and schizophrenia.
• A side effect of Desyrel is priapism (erect penis does not return to its flaccid state). It was reported that approximately 33% of cases of priapism required surgical intervention and in a portion of cases, caused impotence.
  

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