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Can I eat this with Trazodone?
Food slows absorption, and alcohol increases side effects. Taking trazodone with food reduces the risk of side effects.
Also sold as Molipaxin, Molipaxin CR. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 32 foods and drinks for Trazodone (31 to avoid, 0 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Trazodone with food?
- Take with, or just after, food.
- Can I drink alcohol with Trazodone?
- No, avoid it. It increases the risk of side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
- Can I eat st john's wort with Trazodone?
- No, avoid it. Do not use this herbal supplement when taking trazodone.
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1 · What do you take?
Food slows absorption, and alcohol increases side effects. Taking trazodone with food reduces the risk of side effects.
Take trazodone with or just after food to reduce side effects. Food slows how quickly it is absorbed but increases the total amount. Avoid alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take with, or just after, food.
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Foods to avoid with Trazodone· 31
Fine with Trazodone· 1
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Further reading on Trazodone
The pages our answers quote. Every answer shows “Where this comes from” with the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
Trazodone: an antidepressant medicine
NHS information about the medicine trazodone, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Trazodone
The official US prescribing information for Trazodone, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
Read our medication food guides →
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