trazodone has been researched along with Restless Legs Syndrome in 2 studies
Trazodone: A serotonin uptake inhibitor that is used as an antidepressive agent. It has been shown to be effective in patients with major depressive disorders and other subsets of depressive disorders. It is generally more useful in depressive disorders associated with insomnia and anxiety. This drug does not aggravate psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p309)
trazodone : An N-arylpiperazine in which one nitrogen is substituted by a 3-chlorophenyl group, while the other is substituted by a 3-(3-oxo[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-2(3H)-yl)propyl group.
Restless Legs Syndrome: A disorder characterized by aching or burning sensations in the lower and rarely the upper extremities that occur prior to sleep or may awaken the patient from sleep.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Trazodone is a frequently used antidepressant with complex agonistic/antagonistic effects on the serotonergic system and moderate blockage on the histamine receptor." | 5.72 | Restless Legs Syndrome Due to the Use of Trazodone: A Case Report. ( Yilbaş, B, 2022) |
| "Trazodone is a frequently used antidepressant with complex agonistic/antagonistic effects on the serotonergic system and moderate blockage on the histamine receptor." | 1.72 | Restless Legs Syndrome Due to the Use of Trazodone: A Case Report. ( Yilbaş, B, 2022) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Yilbaş, B | 1 |
| Brownlow, JA | 1 |
| Harb, GC | 1 |
| Ross, RJ | 1 |
1 review available for trazodone and Restless Legs Syndrome
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Treatment of Sleep Disturbances in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Review of the Literature.
Topics: Antipsychotic Agents; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dreams; Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessin | 2015 |
1 other study available for trazodone and Restless Legs Syndrome
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Restless Legs Syndrome Due to the Use of Trazodone: A Case Report.
Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Female; Humans; Restless Legs Syndrome; Selective Serotonin Reuptake I | 2022 |