PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is warning of what it calls an “alarming” number of reports that druggists are mixing up prescriptions for two similar-sounding drugs, Trazadone and Tramadol.
Trazadone is used to treat depression, anxiety and insomnia. Tramadol is used to treat pain.
The Oregonian reports (http://is.gd/jjIfmw ) three cases of the mix-up have occurred in the past three months, and the board says similar mistakes have occurred this year for other drugs that look or sound alike.
Consumers can check their pills by comparing an imprint code to information on the label.
