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    World J Biol Psychiatry. 2009;10(4 Pt 2):682-5. doi: 10.1080/15622970902836022.

    Trazodone generates m-CPP: in 2008 risks from m-CPP might outweigh benefits of trazodone.

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    Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401, USA. rekast@email.com

    Abstract

    Since deleterious effects of m-CPP, the primary catabolic metabolite of trazodone, were last reviewed 2 years ago, research data continue to accrue showing that clinically significant levels of m-CPP (a) are generated in patients using trazodone for sleep and (b) are present 24 h a day and (c) have potentially serious ill effects. This commentary argues that the documented potential for harm and multiple risks of m-CPP outweigh potential benefits of trazodone, given the development and marketing of many safer alternatives since trazodone's introduction in the 1980s.

    PMID:
    19384678
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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