Donaren is an antidepressant medicine that helps decrease the symptoms of the disease like frequent crying and constant sadness. This remedy acts on the central nervous system and can also be used to control aggression in patients with autism or mental retardation.
Donaren has as it is composed of trazodone hydrochloride and is produced by the Apsen laboratory, and can only be bought in pharmacies with a prescription and the beginning of its effect can take up to 30 days.
Indications
Donaren is indicated for the treatment of depression with or without episodes of anxiety helping to improve the depressive mood. It can also be used when there is diabetic neuropathy, chronic pain or in controlling aggression when there is mental retardation.
Price
The price of the Donaren varies between 50 and 70 reais.
How to use
Donaren can be used in adults on the advice of the psychiatrist and the dosage varies according to the characteristics of the patient. Also, it is important to take the tablet right after meals to avoid stomach irritation.
Usually the doctor recommends using 50 to 150 mg per day, orally, divided into 2 times a day, every 12 hours or a single take before bed. The maximum dose is 800 mg and should only be used in very serious cases.
In the case of the elderly, the physician usually indicates taking 75 mg / day in divided doses initially and, if well tolerated, gradually increasing with 3 or 4 day intervals.
Side effects
The main side effects of Donaren include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, unpleasant taste and dry mouth. When prolonged or inappropriate erection of the penis occurs, discontinue the medicine and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Donaren is contraindicated in patients with an allergy to any component of the formula, pregnant or breast-feeding women.Not to be taken by patients with a recent history of acute myocardial infarction.
Get to know other remedies to treat depression in:
- Clonazepam (Rivotril)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
