Trazodone
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Desyrel; Sideril; Trazon; Trialodine; Molipaxin
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Antidepressant; SSRI; Sleep-aid
CHEMICAL NAME
2-[3-{4 -(m-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl] propyl]s-triazol[4,3-a]-pyridine-3(2H)-one monohydrochloride
DESCRIPTION
Trazodone is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression. It is also prescribed for the treatment of insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, aggressive behavior and cocaine withdrawal.
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
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RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
Trazodone Is Metabolized to m-CPP, Rotzinger 1998