Generic name:trazodone hydrochloride tablet, extended release
Drug class:Phenylpiperazine antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 15, 2021.
The Oleptro brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is trazodone?
Oleptro is an antidepressant medicine. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.
Oleptro is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD).
Oleptro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Oleptro if you are allergic to trazodone, or if you are being treated with methylene blue injection.
Do not use Oleptro if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using Oleptro. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old without the advice of a doctor. Oleptro is not approved for use in children.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Oleptro if you are allergic to trazodone, or if you are being treated with methylene blue injection.
