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Sleep Medication: Trazodone

Wed, Nov 25, 2009

Sleep MedicationTrazodone

 

Trazodone

 
Brand Name: Trazodone
Generic Name: Trazodone Hydrochloride
Drug Classification:  Sleep/Depression
Description:  Trazodone is an tetracyclic antidepressant medication. It is thought to increase the activity of one of the brain chemicals (serotonin) which may become unbalanced and cause depression. It may also be used for relief of anxiety disorders (eg, sleeplessness, tension) and chronic pain. Trazodone is primarily used for the treatment of depression. It is sometimes prescribed as a sedative, and it also is used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of panic attacks, aggressive behavior, agoraphobia, and cocaine withdrawal

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