How Much Does Trazodone Cost On The Street?

Trazodone is a hypnotic (sleep-inducing) and generic antidepressant prescription medication that is sold illegally throughout the U.S. As of 2025, the street price of trazodone is typically between $1 and $15 or more, and the cost of the drug may vary depending on the location of sale, dosage, and several other factors that influence cost.

The markup from the pharmacy can be considerable. Trazodone is not typically considered to be an addictive substance; however, addiction may occur when misused.

Cost Of Trazodone Pills On The Street By Dosage

Trazodone is a medication used to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia, and may be available under the brand names Oleptro or Raldesy. Some people may become dependent on trazodone and will buy the drug on the street for recreational use.

The average price for trazodone is:

• $1 for 50 mg tablets
• $5 for 100 mg tablets
• $15 for 150 mg tablets

However, these prices may range from as low as $1 to $15 for 50 mg and 150 mg tablets, respectively.

Factors That Affect The Price Of Trazodone On The Street

Trazodone is not a controlled substance and is relatively easy to purchase illegally and in large quantities. Many physicians are informed about which prescription drugs have abuse potential; however, little is known about the street market value of many medications. Below are some of the factors that influence the street price of Trazodone.

Factors that affect the street price of trazodone include:

• Location of Sale: different areas have different prescription rates and demand, which affects prices
• How Easy it is to get Legally: since trazodone is prescribed often and easily, street prices stay pretty low
• Local Supply: areas where more people get treated for depression and sleep problems usually have more pills available
• Pill Strength: higher doses (150mg, 300mg) might cost a little more than smaller doses (50mg, 100mg)
• Reason for Purchase: people buying it for sleep pay different amounts than those using it to get high
• Police Attention: since it’s not controlled, cops don’t focus on trazodone much, keeping it more available

The illegal trazodone market is very small compared to markets for controlled drugs because it’s easy to get legally and doesn’t make people feel very high. Street prices stay low because there’s plenty of legitimate supply, and most people don’t want it for recreational purposes. Most people who buy trazodone illegally are looking for cheap sleep help or can’t get proper medical care for sleep problems, rather than trying to get high like with other prescription drugs.

It is recommended to speak with a qualified physician before taking trazodone to discuss side effects and risks.

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The Risks Of Buying Trazodone On The Street

Because trazodone isn’t a controlled substance and doesn’t produce a strong high, buying it illegally can seem like a low-risk shortcut for managing sleep or anxiety. But pills sold on the street may be counterfeit or mislabeled, and without a prescription there is no way to verify what you are actually taking. Trazodone also interacts seriously with other antidepressants, blood thinners, and CNS depressants, and those interactions go unmonitored without a doctor involved.

Anyone having issues with sleep or anxiety that are so severe they feel the need to seek out medication on the street deserves actual medical care, not a gamble on an unverified pill. Affordable options including community health centers and Medicaid-covered mental health services are available in most areas.

If you or a loved one is seeking substance abuse treatment for trazodone or any other drug addiction, contact your primary care provider or an addiction specialist for more helpful information.

Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff