Comparing Trazodone vs Triazolam

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Trazodone

Triazolam

Prescription only

Trazodone is mostly used for its sleep-inducing effects (an off-label indication) rather than as an antidepressant. Only generic forms are available which makes it a lot cheaper than some other... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Insomnia. Triazolam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Trazodone has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1433 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

Triazolam has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Drowsiness (17.7%)
Headaches (9.6%)
Dizziness (8.7%)
Anxiety (5.9%)
Dry mouth (5.7%)
Tiredness (4.9%)
Insomnia (4.6%)

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Drug Class

Phenylpiperazine antidepressants

Benzodiazepines

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$0.20 - $0.21
Cost^*	$20.37 - $20.92

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Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	0.25 mg
Per unit^*	$1.28
Cost^*	$38.50

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

7.5 hours

2.8 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 674 drugs are known to interact with Trazodone:

138 major drug interactions (503 brand and generic names)
521 moderate drug interactions (2174 brand and generic names)
15 minor drug interactions (71 brand and generic names)

A total of 556 drugs are known to interact with Triazolam:

60 major drug interactions (241 brand and generic names)
458 moderate drug interactions (1703 brand and generic names)
38 minor drug interactions (327 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of traZODone such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with triazolam and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 24, 1981

November 15, 1982

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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Comparing Trazodone vs Triazolam

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