"You can overdose on any medication."
Gee, ya think? Specifics would be nice. I mean, if I had to take a stab at this one, I would say take at least 1000Mg/chase with a bottle of scotch. Then again, I'm no expert; I just have to take all this crap so I think on the subject a lot.
Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. Trazodone overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesDesyrel overdose; Deprax overdose; Molipaxin overdose; Thrombran overdose; Trialodine overdose; Trittico overdose
Poisonous IngredientTrazodone
Where FoundTrazodone is commonly sold under the brand name Desyrel.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help and call Poison Control. DO NOT make the person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
Death can result from an overdose, but this is rare. Long-term heart and respiratory problems are also rare.
ReferencesMills KC. Newer antidepressants and serotonin syndrome. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 159.
Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. Trazodone overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesDesyrel overdose; Deprax overdose; Molipaxin overdose; Thrombran overdose; Trialodine overdose; Trittico overdose
Poisonous IngredientTrazodone
Where FoundTrazodone is commonly sold under the brand name Desyrel.
SymptomsSeek immediate medical help and call poison control. Do NOT make the person throw up unless told to do so by poison control.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
Death can result from an overdose, but this is rare. Long-term heart and respiratory problems are also rare.
ReferencesMills KC. Newer antidepressants and serotonin syndrome. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 159.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 12/15/2011
Eric Perez, MD, St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY, NY, and Pegasus Emergency Group (Meadowlands and Hunterdon Medical Centers), NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Yes. My daughter was air-lifted out after taking 700 mg. This medicine can and will stop your heart. She survived, but it has been a horrifying experience.
No. Trazodone is only available in oral form.
WHAT IS THE STREET PRICE OF TRAZODONE 150MG
Since trazodone causes drowsiness, it is often used as a sleep aid making the best time to take trazodone before bed. Trazodone is best absorbed when taken with food.
No. Trazodone is a tetracyclic agent, not a benzodiazepine.
no
no
controlled substances are regulated by federal law. and trazodone isn't one of them.
yes acetominophen will not interact with trazodone it is safe to take togather
No.
There are no known drug interactions between Trazodone and the birth control pill.
ALL I WANT TO KNOW IS PAVIL434 THE SAME AS TRAZODONE? PLEASE CAN SOMEONE WHO Is SURE ABOUT MY QUESTION TELL ME?
No Trazodone would not appear as cocaine in a hair follicle test.