Trazodone works by increasing your levels of serotonin and noradrenaline so you feel better
Initial dose: 150 mg orally per day in divided doses; this may be increased by 50 mg orally per day every 3 to 4 days
For temporary relief, use sugarless gum or candy, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute
May be increased by 50 mg per day every three to four days
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
When using trazodone for sleep, the drug is given at low doses—typically between 25 to 100 milligram (mg)—which reduces the risk of drug tolerance and daytime sleepiness
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
It works to improve mood, appetite and energy level in those pets with a major depressive disorder (MDD)
Trazodone is an antidepressant medication
Signs and symptoms associated with more severe and/or acute cases have included hallucination, syncope, seizure, coma, respiratory arrest, and death
For trazodone the half-life is approximately 5 to 13 hours
This article provides an updated overview of trazodone's pharmacology, clinical applications, safety and tolerability, and potential interactions
Some of the common side effects of trazodone will gradually get better as your body gets used to it
Tell your doctor if this advice does not help or the side effects do not go away