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GENERIC NAME: NEFAZODONE - ORAL (neh-FAZZ-oh-doan)
BRAND NAME(S): Serzone
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WARNING: Nefazodone rarely may cause serious (potentially fatal) liver disease. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop: dark urine, extreme fatigue, persistent loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellowing eyes/skin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of liver problems or abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) before taking this medicine. Your doctor may perform laboratory tests (e.g., liver function) to monitor your progress. If your doctor stops your nefazodone treatment because of liver problems/abnormal liver tests, you should not take this drug again. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
USES: This medication is used in the treatment of depression.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth exactly as prescribed. During the first few weeks your doctor may gradually increase your dose to allow your body to adjust to the medication. Do not take this more often, increase your dose or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects are sleepiness, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness (especially when standing), constipation, weakness, blurred vision or changes in vision, or mental confusion. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: irregular heartbeat, skin rash, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, seizures. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: black stools, "coffee ground" vomit, easy bruising/bleeding. Males - if you experience a painful and prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention.: This uncommon condition can result in permanent injury. Nefazodone can rarely cause serious, possibly fatal, liver problems. Seek immediate medical attention if any of these symptoms occur: stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, unusual fatigue. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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