What is Trazodone?
Sleep and anxiety in people; calming before vet visits, travel and recovery in dogs and cats.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Trazodone is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Blocks certain serotonin receptors and has a calming, sleep-promoting effect.
What is it used for?
Sleep and anxiety in people; calming before vet visits, travel and recovery in dogs and cats. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Flavored oral suspension. Flavored suspensions are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide, then given by mouth.
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Oral liquid. Oral liquids are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide.
- Transdermal gel (PLO). Transdermal gel comes in pre-measured syringes. Wearing a glove, rub the measured amount into the hairless inner ear, alternating ears if directed.
- Chewable treat. Chewable treats are given like a snack.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Drowsiness, low blood pressure, stomach upset. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People or pets taking other serotonin medicines, and those with heart rhythm problems. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: many flavored liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Check your label: some liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Store syringes as directed on the label, capped and away from heat. Keep treats sealed and follow the label; some are refrigerated. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Trazodone in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as flavored oral suspension, capsule, oral liquid. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Trazodone is also prepared in combination with Gabapentin. See combination preparations in our library.