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Trazodone hydrochloride overdose

Definition

Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. Trazodone overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

Alternative Names

Desyrel overdose; Deprax overdose; Molipaxin overdose; Thrombran overdose; Trialodine overdose; Trittico overdose

Poisonous Ingredient

Trazodone

Where Found

Trazodone is commonly sold under the brand name Desyrel.

Review Date: 10/29/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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