Abnormal radiograph finding after Trazodone in dogs

82 reports to the FDA describe abnormal radiograph finding in dogs given Trazodone. That is 3.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.9% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

82Reports

85%Marked serious

7.3%Recovered

32%Died or euthanised

15 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

11 17%

1–2 days

9 14%

3–7 days

8 12%

1–4 weeks

12 18%

Over a month

25 38%

How the animals did

Recovered

6 7.3%

Still unwell when reported

35 43%

Died

11 13%

Euthanised

15 18%

Not known

15 18%

Problems reported at the same time

40 49%

33 40%

33 40%

31 38%

27 33%

26 32%

24 29%

20 24%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Trazodone reduces anxiety and stress.

Questions owners ask

Can Trazodone cause abnormal radiograph finding in dogs?: 82 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?: In half of the reports with dates, it started within 15 days of the first dose.
What should I do?: Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Abnormal radiograph finding with similar medicines

Abnormal radiograph finding after Gabapentin 441 reports · 4.9% of its reports
Abnormal radiograph finding after Selegiline (Anipryl) 21 reports · 0.5% of its reports
Abnormal radiograph finding after Fluoxetine 27 reports · 1.0% of its reports
Abnormal radiograph finding after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 23 reports · 1.5% of its reports

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