Why is my dog shaking after trazodone?

The most serious potential side effect of trazodone is serotonin syndrome, which is a reaction that occurs when brain levels of serotonin get too high. Elevated heart rate, tremors/shivering, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, elevated body temperature, or high blood pressure can all be signs of serotonin syndrome.

How long does 50mg trazodone last in dogs?

This short-acting medication should stop working within 24 hours, although effects can be longer in pets with liver or kidney disease.

How often can trazodone be given to dogs?

Trazodone is given every 8 hours and as needed based on the dog’s weight and response.

How much trazodone is safe for dogs?

Dosage of Trazodone

The dosage for Trazodone for dogs ranges from 2.5 mg per pound to 15 mg per pound every 24 hours.

Do I have to wean my dog off trazodone?

The use of Trazodone should always be discussed with you pet’s vet prior to giving the medication. As with any harder drug, some pets may need to be weaned off Trazodone to keep them from experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

How much trazodone is too much for a dog?

Doses over 250 mg per pound can be fatal. Some dogs can be much more sensitive to Trazodone than other dogs and lower doses can cause severe side effects in death in some dogs.

Is 100 mg trazodone a lot for a dog?

The recommended dose of Trazodone for dogs is between 2.5 mg and 3.5 mg per pound of body weight (or 2-5 mg per kg). Depending on the situation and the individual needs, some dogs can be given up to 15 mg of Trazodone per pound every 24 hours.

How much trazodone can a 20 lb dog have?

Trazodone Dosage for Dogs

However, vets recommend a dosage between 3mg and 15mg for every pound of dog weight within 24 hours. For example, a dog that weighs 20 pounds will need 60-300mg of trazodone per day.

Do trazodone side effects go away?

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention

Some side effects of trazodone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.

What are the long term side effects of trazodone?

Can trazodone cause permanent damage?

Another serious sign of trazodone overdose can be priapism, an abnormal painful erection that occurs in the absence of stimulation and lasts for more than 4 hours. This condition is considered a medical emergency as it can cause permanent damage.

How long does it take for trazodone to wear off?

Official answer. After a single dose in a healthy adult, trazodone will be mostly out of your system in one to three days. For trazodone the half-life is approximately 5 to 13 hours. This means that every 5 to 13 hours, the level in your blood will drop by 50 percent.

Does trazodone cause incontinence in dogs?

Most commonly the clinical signs can last 10-12 hours, but they may last over 24 hours. Signs most often seen are depression, ataxia, hypotension or hypertension, bradycardia or tachycardia, disorientation, hyperesthesia, urinary incontinence, apnea, seizures, tremors.

Is 50 mg trazodone a lot?

The starting dose is usually 50 mg to 100 mg dose at bedtime. If needed, the dose can be increased to up to 200 mg at bedtime. Those with both depression and sleep problems may need a higher dose in some cases — up to 300 mg at bedtime.

What is an alternative to trazodone?

Amitriptyline (Elavil) Mirtazapine (Remeron SolTab, Remeron) Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor) Trazodone.

Is there medication to calm dogs down?

Trazodone. Trazodone can both sedate a dog and relieve anxiety. This is a good dog sedative for grooming, veterinary visits, thunderstorms/fireworks, and other short-term stressful events.

What medications should not be taken with trazodone?

Do not use trazodone with buspirone (Buspar®), fentanyl (Abstral®, Duragesic®), lithium (Eskalith®, Lithobid®), tryptophan, St. John’s wort, or some pain or migraine medicines (eg, sumatriptan, tramadol, Frova®, Maxalt®, Relpax®, Zomig®).