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.
Reported by a meaningful share of trazodone users, particularly early in treatment, and often reduced by taking the dose with food.
Read more →Listed among trazodone's common side effects in current FDA labeling, typically involving mild fluid retention.
Read more →A commonly reported, minor side effect specifically listed in trazodone's FDA labeling.
Read more →A commonly reported, generally mild-to-moderate side effect, particularly in the first weeks of treatment.
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