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  2. Trazodone - Wikipedia

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    Trazodone's potent α 1-adrenergic blockade may cause some side effects like orthostatic hypotension and sedation. [127] Conversely, along with 5-HT 2A and H 1 receptor antagonism, it may contribute to its efficacy as a hypnotic. Trazodone lacks any affinity for the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, so does not produce anticholinergic side ...

  3. List of adverse effects of trazodone - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of adverse effects of the antidepressant trazodone, sorted by frequency of occurrence. [1] [2] [3] Very common.

  4. Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    Chemical structure of the serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor trazodone. Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors ( SARIs ) are a class of drugs used mainly as antidepressants , but also as anxiolytics and hypnotics .

  5. Serotonin syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The relative risk and severity of serotonergic side effects and serotonin toxicity, with individual drugs and combinations, is complex. SS has been reported in patients of all ages, including the elderly, children, and even newborn infants due to in utero exposure.

  6. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    Further, they have fewer and milder side effects. Tricyclic antidepressants also have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, which SSRIs lack. SSRIs act on signal pathways such as cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) on the postsynaptic neuronal cell, which leads to the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF ...

  7. Tricyclic antidepressant - Wikipedia

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    The side effects of the TCAs usually come to prominence before the therapeutic benefits against depression and/or anxiety do, and for this reason, they may potentially be somewhat dangerous, as volition can be increased, possibly giving the patient a greater desire to attempt or commit suicide.