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Trazodone Side Effects

Trazodone is most often prescribed to treat depression. Your physician may also prescribe Trazodone to treat insomnia or as a treatment for anxiety. As with most medications there are some possible side effects, some of which are serious.

  1. Less Serious

    • Taking Trazodone may cause you to become nauseated. It may also cause vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and headache.

    Drowsiness

    • Trazodone will often cause the patient to become drowsy and tired. Some patients may also get dizzy or have blurred vision.

    Serious

    • Rare but serious side effects such as irregular heartbeat, seizures, stomach pain, signs of infection, and easy bleeding may occur.

    Signs of Allergic Reaction

    • Allergic reactions to Trazodone are also rare, but these signs may be serious. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include trouble breathing, severe dizziness, rash, and itching or swelling of the face, throat, or tongue.

    Rare Side Effects

    • Rare and very serious side effects include chest, jaw, left arm pain, fainting, tremors, blood in the urine, trouble urinating, ringing in the ears, and nightmares.

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