Dogs were administered trazodone (5 to 7.5 mg/kg PO Q12h) or placebo. [Correction added after first online publication on 14 October 2023. In the abstract (methods) section (57.5 mg/kg PO Q12h) changed as (5 to 7.5 mg/kg PO Q12h).] Buccal mucosal bleeding time (BMBT), ...
Trazodone side effects in dogs Side effects of Trazodone can include hiding or avoiding contact with people and other dogs. Trazodone can cause adverse effects. The most common side effects in dogs are vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Other side effects include: Difficulty breathing or s...
The drug works by increasing serotonin activity in the brain, which can have an adverse effect on coordination and balance. Colitis (Inflammation Of The Colon)Trazodone can cause colitis, which is an inflammation of the colon in dogs. This is due to its ability to disrupt the balance of ...
Adverse events associated with oral administration of trazodone in dogs and cats are typically mild and well-tolerated. Potential effects include1,2,6 Sedation Ataxia GI effects (eg, vomiting, diarrhea) Increase or decrease in appetite Agitation Tachycardia Behavioral disinhibition IV administration of ...
Are there any side effects of trazodone? Any medication has the potential to cause side effects in individual animals. However, side effects have to be reported, and all drugs are monitored closely to ensure that they are safe. The potential adverse effects of any medication can vary from mild...
Trazodone has not been approved for animals by the FDA but it is legally prescribed by veterinarians as an off-label drug for dogs and cats. This review describes trazodone's mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic properties and adverse effects and summarizes the benefits of trazodone for non-...
Adverse reactions reported include the following:[citation needed] 3.Drug Interactions (1).Trazodone (19794-93-5) may enhance the effects of alcohol, barbiturates and other CNS depressants; patients should be cautioned accordingly as trazodone with the combination of another CNS depressant, can ...
Some adverse reactions have been reported in clinical studies that may be related to the use of Trazodone hydrochloride, such as akathisia, allergic reactions, anemia, gastric bloating, abnormal urination, sexual dysfunction and menstrual abnormalities. But it is seen in very few patients. ...
The chemistry, pharmacokinetics, biochemistry and pharmacology, clinical trials, adverse effects, FDA-approved indications, and availability and cost of trazodone hydrochloride, a triazolopyridine antidepressant, are reviewed. Trazodone is nearly completely absorbed after oral administration; although food delays...
Limited studies of the cardiovascular effects of trazodone in humans and His-bundle and surface electrocardiograms in dogs suggest that trazodone is less liable than imipramine to cause important adverse effects on the heart, but further studies and reports on the effect of overdosage are necessary ...