Does Amiodarone Interact With Trazodone?

The use of trazodone should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs that are inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin, voriconazole), or known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), and certain antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin).

Severity: Major

Severity basis: warnings section (keywords: avoid). Combining Amiodarone (Class III antiarrhythmic) and Trazodone (Serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor) is classified as a major interaction.

What to Do

The label advises avoiding this combination or using it only under close medical supervision. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before combining them.

From the FDA Label

The use of trazodone should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs that are inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin, voriconazole), or known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or Class 3 antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., ziprasidone, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), and certain antibiotics (e.g., gatifloxacin).

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 007f38e0-653b-43e4-a1c1-b59997b2762a).

Amiodarone

Class III antiarrhythmic

Brands: Pacerone, Cordarone

View Amiodarone safety profile

Trazodone

Serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor

Brands: Desyrel, Oleptro

View Trazodone safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

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