Does trazodone expire?

Yes. Like most medications, trazodone has an expiration date printed on the bottle or package. That date is the point up to which the manufacturer guarantees the medication’s potency and safety when stored as directed.

Key points:
- After the expiration date, you should not take trazodone. Potency can decline and safety isn’t guaranteed.
- Storage: keep in the original container, tightly closed, at room temperature, away from moisture and light (not in the bathroom).
- Disposal: don’t keep expired meds. Check local guidelines or ask a pharmacist about take-back programs. If no program is available, you can dispose of it in household trash by mixing with an undesirable substance (e.g., cat litter or coffee grounds) and sealing it in a container; never flush down the toilet unless instructions say to do so.

If you’re unsure about the expiry date on your bottle or what to do, you can share the date (without any personal info) and I can help interpret. If you’ve already taken expired trazodone or have any symptoms, contact your doctor or pharmacist.