Trazodone - Patient Treatment Information

This treatment plan is an overview of your doctor’s recommendation. Here, we’ll go over what that recommendation includes, instructions for you to follow, as well as the risks and benefits of your treatment.

Please make sure to read through your treatment plan completely as well as the manufacturer’s pamphlet that’s included with your prescription. The manufacturer’s pamphlet will include important information on drug interactions, side effects, and any other important information you should know about the medicine before you start taking it.

Instructions

Trazodone is an antidepressant that’s been FDA approved to treat symptoms of depression. It’s also commonly prescribed off-label to help with insomnia and improve sleep, especially for those who are experiencing acute insomnia due to a negative life experience or increased stress.

Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

It’s considered to be non-addictive and is not a controlled substance.

How To Take:

Take one tablet once a day at bedtime as directed by your doctor.

Be sure to take Trazodone exactly as it’s been prescribed to you. Do not take more or less than your prescription without first consulting with your doctor.

Only take Trazodone before bed. Never use this medication if you won’t be able to go to bed right away and stay asleep for at least 7 hours.

Never operate a vehicle or other heavy machinery after taking Trazodone.

Follow Up Plan

If you’ve been prescribed Trazodone as part of your trial kit, take one dose each day for two weeks. Be sure to track your sleep quality and energy levels each day using your sleep journal.

After completing two weeks of the prescription, log back into your account at gokick.com to follow up with your doctor and let us know how you’re doing.

If you’ve been prescribed Trazodone as your sleep solution, take as prescribed. Be sure to track your sleep quality and energy levels each day using your sleep journal to understand your progress over time.

When you’re ready for a refill, please log back in to your Kick account. There, you’ll need to complete a brief return visit to let us know how you’re doing and to help us monitor for any side effects.

Active Ingredients

This medicine contains one of the following active ingredients. If you are allergic to any of these components, similar components, or any of the other components listed in the manufacturer’s pamphlet do not take it and call or message us immediately.

  • Trazodone hydrochloride

Other ingredients include:

  • Lactose
  • Calcium hydrogen phosphate
  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Maize starch
  • Sodium starch glycollate
  • Povidone and magnesium stearate
  • Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
  • Propylene glycol
  • Red iron oxide (E172)
  • Titanium dioxide (E171)

Allergies

This medicine may cause an allergic reaction if you are allergic to Trazodone, other ingredients listed above, or similar medicines or components.

If you develop any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash, hives, wheezing, trouble breathing, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips or throat, please stop the medicine and call or message us or go see your doctor in-person.

Conditions

We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us; however, if anything changes and you develop or discover that one of the following conditions applies to you, please stop the medicine and call or message us immediately.

  • Recent heart attack or other heart problems
  • Sleep apnea
  • History of substance abuse
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Depression
  • Schizophrenia or other mental illness
  • Epilepsy or history of seizures
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Problems urinating
  • Glaucoma
  • Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

If you become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you should stop taking this medicine. Be sure to call or message us immediately, and talk to a doctor in person.

Side Effects

Emergency Side Effects

This medicine can cause dangerous and potentially life-threatening side effects. If you experience any of the emergency side effects listed in the manufacturer’s pamphlet, call 911 or seek immediate medical help in-person.

Emergency side effects may include:

  • Swelling in hands, feet, ankles, lips, face, or throat
  • Rash
  • Priapism or erection of penis unrelated to sexual activity
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes
  • Increase in frequency of infections
  • Increase in frequency of bruising
  • Severe abdominal pain or bloating
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself

Other Side Effects

This medicine can also cause other, less serious side effects. If any of the other side effects listed in the manufacturer’s pamphlet or those below happen to you, please stop the medicine and call or message us or go see your doctor in-person.

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Having paler than normal skin
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Confusion
  • Sweating
  • Increased or irregular heart rate
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty walking
  • Uncontrolled muscle twitching
  • Blurred vision
  • Loss of interest in sex
  • Ringing in the ears

Medicines, Supplements, and Foods

We have evaluated your health history and the specific health information you provided us; however, if anything changes and you start or discover that you are taking any of the medicines, foods, or supplements listed below, call or message us before you take the medicine.

Some of these can cause dangerous interactions with the medicine we are prescribing you and we will help you evaluate that risk and decide on the best plan.

  • Blood thinners, including:
    • Warfarin
    • Aspirin
    • Ibuprofen
    • Thioridazine
  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including:
    • Prozac
    • Fluvoxamine
  • MAOIs, including:
    • Marplan
    • Nardil
  • Diuretics
  • Cold, cough, and allergy medications
  • Medications used to treat fungal diseases
  • Medications used to treat HIV or aids
  • Medications used to treat heartburn
  • Antibiotics
  • Heart medications
  • Seizure medications

Be sure to tell your doctor of any other prescriptions, non-prescription medications, supplements, vitamins, or herbal products that you’re using.

Risks

Accurate Information

We have evaluated the specific health information you provided and are making our recommendations based on it.

If you forgot to provide or incorrectly provided that information, we may misdiagnose or fail to diagnose conditions that you may have which could affect our recommendation for treatment.

If you need to clarify or update any information about your health, you can message or call us anytime.

Treatment Failure

This treatment is not 100% effective. It may not work or may only partially resolve the condition for which you are seeking treatment.

If the treatment is not working, or if you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms, give us a call or message us anytime. If it is an emergency call 911 or seek immediate medical help in-person. You may need to seek alternative treatment such as those listed below or in the follow-up plan.

Accepting or Declining Our Recommendation

We are recommending this treatment for you because the potential benefits outweigh the risks in our estimation. You should evaluate this information as well as the manufacturer’s pamphlet, any input from your in-person healthcare team, and any other relevant information to decide if it is appropriate for you.

You are free to not follow our recommendations although there may also be risks associated with no treatment.

Alternative Treatment

We have based our recommendation on your specific case and medical guidelines, but there may be alternative treatments or strategies that may be helpful to you.

Some may be more or less effective than what we provide. Some treatments may require an in-person exam or procedure which we can’t provide. Message us or talk to your doctor in-person to discuss alternative treatments.

Here are some other treatments or strategies that you might consider:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Alternative sleep prescriptions
  • Over-the-counter sleep aids

Share with Your In-Person Healthcare Team

You can access your Kick Health records at any time. We strongly recommend that you update your in-person doctor, pharmacist, and the rest of your healthcare team to let them know about any new medicines you are taking or other changes to your health.

You can also ask us questions anytime and we are happy to help share any information about your health with your in-person healthcare team.

Kick Health Contact Information

We’re available to answer any questions you have. Send us a secure message at www.gokick.com/me.