Oleptro

Insomnia, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease + 8 more

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Oleptro

What is Oleptro

Trazodone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Trazodone is an antidepressant medication that is used to treat depression in adults. It is similar in efficacy to other antidepressants like tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Unlike other antidepressant drugs, Trazodone does not cause anxiety, sexual symptoms, or insomnia. Trazodone works on different receptors than other antidepressants, and was approved by the FDA in 1981.

Trazodone Hydrochloride

is the brand name

Oleptro Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Trazodone Hydrochloride

Trazodone

1987

344

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Trazodone, otherwise called Trazodone Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include Depression .

Depression

Effectiveness

How Oleptro Affects Patients

Trazodone is used to treat depression and can help with insomnia due to its sedative effects. Taking it may make you feel drowsy or forgetful, especially if you are elderly. However, it can also be dangerous as it can cause priapism, which is a long-lasting and painful erection that can cause permanent damage to the nerves if not treated. If you experience this, you should seek medical attention right away.

How Oleptro works in the body

The exact way that trazodone works is not known, but it is thought to block the reuptake of serotonin in the brain. This prevents serotonin from being broken down and allows it to stay in the brain longer, which can help reduce symptoms of depression. Trazodone also blocks histamine and alpha-1-adrenergic receptors, which helps prevent further serotonin breakdown. Lastly, trazodone inhibits serotonin transporters, which helps keep serotonin in the brain longer. All of these processes help reduce symptoms of depression.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Oleptro is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, for example, Insomnia, Schizophrenia and Pain. The measure of dosage also differs as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet, extended release - Oral or Tablet - Oral) outlined in the given table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Insomnia

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Schizophrenia

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Pain

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Alzheimer's Disease

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Eating Disorders

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Depression

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Pain

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Alzheimer's Disease

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Fibromyalgia

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Alcoholism

, 50.0 mg, 100.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 68.25 mg, 75.0 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Kit

Warnings

Oleptro Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Oleptro.

Common Oleptro Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be decreased when it is combined with Trazodone.

Abexinostat

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Trazodone is combined with Abexinostat.

Acebutolol

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Trazodone is combined with Acebutolol.

Acepromazine

Major

Trazodone may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.

Aceprometazine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Trazodone is combined with Aceprometazine.

Oleptro Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of trazodone for rats is 690mg/kg. An overdose of trazodone can cause difficulty breathing, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, confusion, lack of coordination, and even coma. It can also lead to a persistent and unrelievable erection of the penis that may be permanent if not treated quickly. There is no specific antidote for a trazodone overdose. If an overdose occurs, it is possible that trazodone was mixed with other drugs, so contact a poison control center for guidance. Dialysis will not help remove trazodone from the body.

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Oleptro Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Oleptro?

A formidable number of 948 active trials are presently analyzing the potential of Oleptro to ameliorate Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease and Pain.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

97 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

183 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 3

Depression

213 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Early Phase 1

Alzheimer's Disease

112 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Pain

0 Actively Recruiting

Alzheimer's Disease

39 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 1

Pain

0 Actively Recruiting

Insomnia

0 Actively Recruiting

Alcoholism

7 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Eating Disorders

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Fibromyalgia

0 Actively Recruiting

Oleptro Reviews: What are patients saying about Oleptro?

5

Patient Review

12/7/2010

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I strongly recommend avoiding this treatment. I had terrible dreams and felt like I had a hangover the next day.

5

Patient Review

2/5/2012

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

It was tough to fall asleep after taking this medication, and I also experienced some discomfort with my muscles. However, I didn't gain any weight, which is great.

5

Patient Review

2/7/2011

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I experienced vertigo, loss of focus and concentration, slurred speech (like being drunk), and extreme difficulty waking up in the morning. I was also very tired.

5

Patient Review

10/7/2010

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

4.7

Patient Review

10/13/2011

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I've been taking Oleptro for four months now and it's done wonders for my mood, restless legs, sleep quality, and even some of my ADHD symptoms. The only downside is that insurance doesn't cover it so I have to rely on samples from my doctor.

4.7

Patient Review

5/6/2011

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I had to stop taking Lexapro because I started putting on weight. However, Oleptro has worked great for me so far. Not only was I able to fall asleep, but I stayed asleep through the night--a problem Lunesta couldn't address. My doctor is now treating my depression and sleep problems with a single 300mg dose of Oleptro taken at bedtime.

4.7

Patient Review

3/9/2011

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I unfortunately had to discontinue this medication because it caused me intense night sweats and muscle aches. However, while I was taking it I did notice a significant improvement in my depression.

2.7

Patient Review

2/8/2011

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

So far, I'm really liking this. I've tried Lexapro and Pristiq in the past, but both came with a range of unpleasant side effects. This medication has helped me sleep better than ever before, and I haven't experienced any weight gain or sexual side effects.

2.3

Patient Review

10/29/2010

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I don't have any trouble sleeping at night or gaining weight while taking this medication, which is great.

2

Patient Review

2/27/2011

Oleptro for Major Depressive Disorder

I experienced some really unpleasant side effects while taking this medication, including dizziness, sexual dysfunction, and tingling/numbness in my extremities. It also didn't help me sleep any better as was intended, so I stopped taking it.
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Patient Q&A Section about oleptro

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Oleptro still available?

"The Oleptro brand name has been discontinued and there are no generic equivalents available in the U.S. as of May 23, 2022."

Answered by AI

Is trazodone a sleeping pill?

"The medication trazodone was originally designed to treat depression and anxiety disorders, but is now also commonly prescribed as a sleep aid for those who suffer from acute insomnia."

Answered by AI

What is Oleptro used for?

"Oleptro is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder. It specifically works to balance chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people who suffer from depression. In addition to treating major depressive disorder, Oleptro may also be used for other purposes not listed in the medication guide."

Answered by AI

Is Oleptro the same as trazodone?

"Trazodone hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of depression."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Oleptro

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Sleep and Dreaming Practices for Anxiety

18+
All Sexes
Evanston, IL

People spend approximately one-third of their lives asleep, yet sleep is often underused as an opportunity to support psychological well-being. Contemplative traditions, including Tibetan Dream Yoga, have developed practices that use waking imagination and lucid dreaming to explore perception, awareness, and habitual patterns of thinking. Recent advances in sleep monitoring, dream communication, and lucid dream induction now make it possible to study these practices using scientific methods. This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to examine the feasibility and effects of a Dream-Yoga-inspired intervention compared with an active control condition. The intervention combines waking and dreaming practices that are adapted for individuals without prior experience and delivered using virtual reality-based training and home sleep technology. The program is designed to be scalable and culturally neutral, without requiring prior knowledge of contemplative or religious traditions. The primary goals of the study are to characterize sleep and waking neurophysiology associated with Dream-Yoga-inspired practices and to evaluate whether participation is associated with changes in sleep-related brain activity and cognitive processes. Outcomes include measures of lucid dreaming, sleep physiology, and waking cognitive and perceptual processes. Anxiety will be assessed as an exploratory outcome to examine whether participation may be associated with changes in emotional experience. This study is not designed to provide treatment for anxiety or other clinical conditions. Results from this study will help inform the development of scalable sleep-based mental training approaches and guide future research on the use of dreaming and sleep practices to support psychological health and well-being

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available

Northwestern University (+1 Sites)

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Depression and Alcoholism

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety and efficacy of psilocybin assisted Therapy (PAT) in individuals with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The main question it aims to answer is: \- What is the feasibility and safety of administering PAT in adults with MDD-AUD by evaluating recruitment, retention, tolerability, and safety? Researchers will compare the psilocybin (25 mg) and placebo groups to see if there are any significant differences in frequency of dropouts or serious adverse events. Participants will: * be randomized to receive either psilocybin (25 mg) or placebo * visit the site (in-person and remotely) for a total of 14 times to complete study tasks * receive psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) at five various timepoints

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Audio-Based Therapy for Anxiety in Psoriasis

18+
All Sexes
San Francisco, CA

Anxiety in psoriasis is associated with impaired quality of life, and the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in psoriatic populations is approximately 34% and anxiety disorders up to 16%. Many experts recommend routine screening, referral, and interventions for anxiety in psoriasis; however, many barriers inhibit access to mental health resources and proper management. To our knowledge, there is a lack of easily accessible interventions that manage anxiety. Audio-based therapy offers convenient and effective interventions that show reduced anxiety in published, randomized studies and is a promising management for psoriasis patients. This study will evaluate the effects of audio therapy in patients with psoriasis and measure changes in overall symptoms.

Waitlist Available
Behavior

Liao Lab at UCSF

Wilson Liao, MD

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Ketogenic Diet and Neuromodulation for Depression

18 - 65
All Sexes
Toronto, Canada

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether combining a ketogenic diet (KD) with personalized, accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) produces greater reductions in depressive symptoms than iTBS combined with a standard healthy diet in adults with treatment-resistant depression. The trial also aims to determine whether participants can feasibly follow a ketogenic diet during an accelerated iTBS treatment course and whether the diet produces measurable changes in ketone levels. Specifically, the study aims to determine whether the combined intervention: 1. Reduces depressive symptoms 2. Increases circulating ketone levels 3. Is feasible and tolerable during accelerated iTBS treatment Participants will begin either a KD or a Canadian Food Guide-aligned diet (CFGD) with a 3-week dietary lead-in period, after which they will undergo a course of personalized, accelerated iTBS while continuing their assigned diet. Before and after the iTBS treatment course, participants will complete clinical assessments, provide blood samples for metabolic testing, and undergo MRI scans to assess brain connectivity. Ketone levels will be measured daily throughout the 12-week dietary intervention. Within-group and between-group differences will be compared to characterize changes in clinical outcomes, metabolism, and brain functioning.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Pharmacogenomic-Guided Medication Management for Depression

18+
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

The goal of this prospective, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether pharmacogenomic (PGx)-guided comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists in community pharmacies will improve antidepressant treatment outcomes. The primary aim is to determine whether comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results improves depression symptoms, compared with usual care. Participants 18 years of age or older who have undergone PGx testing (e.g. through an independent biobanking study (Pitt+Me Discovery) who require initiation or adjustment of antidepressant therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either PGx-guided comprehensive medication management or usual care. Those who receive usual care will receive their PGx results at the end of the study. Researchers will compare the groups to assess whether PGx-guided care provided in partnership with community pharmacists and prescribers results in better depression and medication outcomes.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of Pittsburgh

Philip E Empey, PharmD, PhD

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Lumateperone for Depression and Childhood Trauma

21 - 70
All Sexes
Austin, TX

The purpose of this clinical research study is to understand how effective and safe an investigational study drug called lumateperone is and whether it works to reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and early life trauma. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: To assess the efficacy of lumateperone 42 mg administered once daily compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with Major Depressive Disorder and early life abuse. Aim 2: To assess neurocircuitry encoding of threat and reward learning as predictors of lumateperone response and as mechanisms of treatment action, and assess the change from pre-dose to post-dose of task-evoked brain activation.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Health Discovery Building

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