Oleptro Uses

Oleptro is a prescription antidepressant approved for adults age 18 and older. It is not exactly known how the drug works, but it is thought to affect certain brain chemicals that can cause depression when the levels become unbalanced. Some off-label uses of Oleptro include treating anxiety, insomnia, and panic disorder.

Oleptro Medication Information

What Is Oleptro Used For?

Oleptro™ (trazodone ER) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of depression. It is a long-acting, once-daily version of trazodone.

Depression is more than just "feeling sad." Some of the common symptoms of depression include:

Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
Decreased interest in things that you used to enjoy
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or not enough)
Changes in appetite (and weight gain or weight loss)
Physical pain.

In clinical trials, Oleptro has been proven to help adults with depression. However, keep in mind that antidepressants often take a few weeks (or even longer) to begin working.

Sometimes, other people (such as friends, relatives, or coworkers) will notice an improvement in your depression symptoms before you do. Often, improvements in your physical symptoms of depression (such as pain or changes in sleep) will be most noticeable at first, before you notice significant improvements in mood. It is important to give the medication a chance to work before becoming discouraged.

Counseling and therapy (see Psychotherapy for Depression) are often used along with antidepressant medication to treat depression. Ask your healthcare provider if counseling or therapy would be good options for you (see Depression Treatment).

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