trazodone
noun
traz·o·done
ˈtra-zə-ˌdōn 
: an antidepressant drug C19H22ClN5O administered in the form of its hydrochloride
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Some antidepressants, such as Celexa (citalopram), trazodone, Remeron (mirtazapine), and amitriptyline.
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Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
The death was ruled accidental, caused by fentanyl and trazodone poisoning.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 July 2024
The office identified the drugs as fentanyl and the antidepressant trazodone.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
The medical examiner determined mixed drug toxicity of trazodone, tramadol and mirtazapine as the cause of his death.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2024
His death was ruled an accident caused by fentanyl and trazodone toxicity, according to the medical examiner.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2024
Three drugs were also found in Selena’s system that may have contributed to her death: THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana; trazodone, an antidepressant; and cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant.
—Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Kennedy recommends acepromazine, dexmedetomidine and trazodone, which are all prescription medications.
—Emma Fox, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
After my husband passed away, a doctor prescribed trazodone.
—Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 26 June 2023
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Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
The death was ruled accidental, caused by fentanyl and trazodone poisoning.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 July 2024
The office identified the drugs as fentanyl and the antidepressant trazodone.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
The medical examiner determined mixed drug toxicity of trazodone, tramadol and mirtazapine as the cause of his death.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2024
His death was ruled an accident caused by fentanyl and trazodone toxicity, according to the medical examiner.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Feb. 2024
Three drugs were also found in Selena’s system that may have contributed to her death: THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana; trazodone, an antidepressant; and cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant.
—Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Kennedy recommends acepromazine, dexmedetomidine and trazodone, which are all prescription medications.
—Emma Fox, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
After my husband passed away, a doctor prescribed trazodone.
—Joe and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 26 June 2023
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trazodone
noun
traz·o·done
ˈtraz-ə-ˌdōn
: an antidepressant drug that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C19H22ClN5O·HCl and inhibits the uptake of serotonin by the brain
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