Evaluating the of use Trazodone for treating depression research task by Victoria Hindle https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7 Research the advantages and disadvantages of using Trazodone for treating depression en-us 2019-03-27 11:35:15 UTC 2022-11-22 12:26:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Trazodone has increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients. https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394046025 2022-11-22 12:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394046025 Negative side effects associated with the drug early on—including dizziness, fainting, irregular heartbeat https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394049964 2022-11-22 12:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394049964 The most common side effects are drowsiness, nausea, dizziness and dry mouth. These side effects can gradually get better as your body gets used to it. serious side effects include whites of the eyes or skin turning yellow, constipation, easily bruising, fast or slow (abnormal) heart beat and getting infections more than usual such as throat and skin infections. https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394051042 2022-11-22 12:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394051042 Benefits of Trazodone to treat depression... https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394051469 Trazodone increases serotonin and noradrenaline levels which in turn make you feel better.  They come in tablet and liquid form, so it's easy to administer. They start to work within 1-2 weeks but can take up to 6 weeks for full effects to show. Despite waiting 6 weeks, it is a lot faster than SSRIs which can take up to 12 weeks to show effects (NHS, 2022).]]> 2022-11-22 12:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394051469 Trazodone is generally less likely to cause negative side effects such as insomnia, anxiety and sexual side effects than other antidepressants and is normally well tolerated https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394051811 2022-11-22 12:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394051811 It causes an erection that last so long is becomes painful https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394055091 2022-11-22 12:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394055091 Taking the medication in the evening, with or after food, and drinking lots of water can help to lessen the negative side effects like drowsiness, headaches and nausea https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394055987 2022-11-22 12:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394055987 https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394056294 Trazodone at therapeutic doses is superior to placebo and as effective as amitriptyline, imipramine, fluoxetine and mianserin in relieving depressive symptoms - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27744763/]]> 2022-11-22 12:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394056294 https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394057640  53% of trazadone users report a positive experience]]> 2022-11-22 12:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394057640 Advantages of Trazodone - Depression. https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394057691 1) Can help with sleep/wake cycle as well as treating depression. 
2) Studies suggest that Trazodone relieved anxiety on a comparable level to Diazepam.
3) Improves mood, energy and appetite levels. 
4) Decreases anxiety and insomnia levels.
5) No evidence to suggest it is addictive. 
(Schulman, 2019).]]> 2022-11-22 12:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394057691 Can cause hypotension which is a sudden drop in blood pressure https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394059796 2022-11-22 12:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394059796 https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394061634 The medication takes 4-6 weeks to take effect, thus pitting depressed people at risk for the initial few weeks]]> 2022-11-22 12:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394061634 Some people feel worse during the first few weeks of treatment before they begin to feel better.During this time, some people occasionally have thoughts of harming themselves or ending their lives. If this happens to you, it's very important to get help immediately – call 999 or go to A&E. https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394062263 2022-11-22 12:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394062263 https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394065432 trazodone has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 122 ratings for the treatment of depression. 57% of users reported a positive experience while 30% reported a negative experience. ]]> 2022-11-22 12:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/victoria_hindle/cr6vtdpknir7/wish/2394065432