Trazodone
1,238 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
1,238
Total Reports
141
Deaths Reported
1140.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Trazodone
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneousIntravenousOtherOphthalmicTopical
Species Affected
Dog 1,218
Cat 14
Human 5
Other 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 175
Crossbred Canine/dog 72
Retriever - Golden 62
Shepherd Dog - German 59
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 48
Chihuahua 37
Beagle 34
Boxer (German Boxer) 31
Terrier (unspecified) 31
Siberian Husky 30
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 260
Diarrhoea 161
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 115
Death by euthanasia 90
Decreased appetite 90
Not eating 86
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 84
Seizure NOS 81
Panting 72
Lack of efficacy - NOS 68
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 67
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 63
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
488 (39.5%)
Recovered/Normal
305 (24.7%)
Outcome Unknown
297 (24.0%)
Euthanized
92 (7.4%)
Died
49 (4.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
5 (0.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.