What is the generic for Oleptro?

What is the generic for Oleptro?

Oleptro (trazodone hydrochloride) Extended-release Tablets is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Depression. Oleptro may be used alone or with other medications. Oleptro belongs to a class of drugs called Antidepressants, Other.

Is trazodone like Ambien the same thing?

Ambien (zolpidem) and trazodone are used to treat insomnia. Trazodone is primarily used to treat depression. Ambien and trazodone belong to different drug classes. Ambien is a sedative/hypnotic and trazodone is an antidepressant.

Why is trazodone better than Ambien?

Trazodone is generally better tolerated in most people than Ambien because trazodone is not specifically designed to produce sedation.

Does trazodone work as well as Ambien?

One study looked at trazodone vs Ambien for insomnia. Both drugs were tolerated well with few side effects. Both trazodone and Ambien helped people in the study sleep better during the first week, but only Ambien helped people sleep better the second week. The study found Ambien to be more effective than trazodone.

Is Oleptro still available?

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 Oleptro used for?

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.

What happens if you mix trazodone and Ambien?

Using traZODone together with zolpidem may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.

What is oleptro used for?

Is trazodone extended release?

Trazodone Contramid® once-a day (OAD) is an extended-release, once-daily formulation of trazodone HCl developed by Labopharm Inc. (Laval, Québec, Canada). Trazodone Contramid OAD (TCOAD) is designed to optimize the antidepressant efficacy of trazodone.

Is oleptro still available?

Does name brand Ambien work better than generic?

Generic Ambien or zolpidem is as effective as brand Ambien for the treatment of insomnia. However, an Ambien generic is less costly than the brand name, if cost is a consideration. Generic Ambien may have side effects, some of which can be serious.