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The pharmacist asked me to counsel a patient for Trazodone. Patient is a 29 year old male taking the med
for the first time.
The background information is that the customer/patient is a 29 year old man recently diagnosed with
depression. He has no other health conditions on file, but looks stressed.
What are the main counseling points for Trazodone?
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Jonathan Smith not applicable
865-2221222 patrycialeja@gmail.com
4423 Western Ave
Knoxville TN 37922

7/29/14

7/29/14 12:48 pm
7/29/14 1:03 pm
15 minutes

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The gentleman was prescribed Trazodone for depression. I took a look at his prescription and asked him
some open ended questions about any other medications he was on and about the directions. He said he
was on a multivitamin, liked to drink for medicine, and he wasn't sure how to take the Trazodone. I let him
know that he should take the Trazodone at bedtime. He should also be careful drinking alcohol while on
Trazodone, because it could make him even more drowsy. The side effects I told him to look out for were
sedation, mental fogginess or confusion. I also urged him to be careful when operating machines or
driving. I asked for the patient to give me some feedback that he understood. Then I wished him a good
day.





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