Trazodone and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Trazodone and mechanism of actions as follows: Trazodone is an antidepressant medication, used to treat major depressive disorder. An imbalance in brain neurotransmitters contributes significantly to the symptoms of major depression. Trazodone works by affecting these chemicals in the brain and contributes to establishing the balance in the neurotransmitters. Low levels of serotonin in the body result in poor nerve stimulation and is considered a contributory factor to depression. Permissive levels [...]