A frequently reported effect linked to trazodone's impact on blood pressure regulation, especially when changing position quickly.
Dizziness is closely related to orthostatic hypotension — a drop in blood pressure when standing up. Trazodone can blunt the reflex that normally keeps blood pressure steady during position changes, and dizziness is often the first sign.
Getting up slowly from sitting or lying positions, particularly first thing in the morning or after taking a dose, can reduce the risk of a dizzy spell leading to a fall.
Trazodone's label lists weight loss among common effects, though individual experience varies and some people report the opposite.
Read more →Reported by a meaningful share of trazodone users, particularly early in treatment, and often reduced by taking the dose with food.
Read more →A commonly reported, generally mild-to-moderate side effect, particularly in the first weeks of treatment.
Read more →A commonly reported visual side effect. Trazodone's label also flags eye pain or redness as signs to seek prompt care for a rarer, more seri…
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