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trazodone

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[trey-zuh-dohn] / ˈtreɪ zəˌdoʊn /

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a white crystalline powder, C 19 H 22 ClN 5 O, used in the treatment of major depression disorders.


Etymology

Origin of trazodone

tr(i)- + azo- + (pyri)d(ine) + -one

Example Sentences

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The oral antidepressants analyzed were amitriptyline, bupropion, citalopram, desvenlafaxine, doxepin, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and venlafaxine.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

Kennedy recommends acepromazine, dexmedetomidine and trazodone, which are all prescription medications.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Tests also found trazodone, an antidepressant, the report said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022

His system also contained sertraline and trazodone, prescription medications commonly used to combat depression and anxiety.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2019

The vet has prescribed trazodone tabs and acepromazine in liquid form, which sometimes help.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2017