NEFAZODONE-ORAL (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver problems, heart disease, history of seizures, any allergies (including trazodone). It is recommended to limit consumption of alcohol while taking this medication. Caution is advised when operating machinery or performing tasks needing alertness, since this medication can cause drowsiness or dizziness. Though uncommon, depression can lead to thoughts or attempts of suicide. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any suicidal thoughts, worsening depression, or any other mental/mood changes (including new or worsening anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive actions, severe restlessness, rapid speech). Keep all medical appointments so your healthcare professional can monitor your progress closely and adjust/change your medication if needed. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: terfenadine, astemizole, alprazolam, triazolam, buspirone, MAOI drugs (e.g., linezolid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, furazolidone), cisapride, carbamazepine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, venlafaxine, sumatriptan, dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, other drugs which can cause bleeding/bruising (e.g., thrombolytic drugs such as TPA, anticoagulants such as heparin or warfarin, antiplatelet drugs including NSAIDs such as ibuprofen), sibutramine, "statins" (e.g., lovastatin), narcotic pain drugs (e.g., codeine), pimozide, cyclosporine, tacrolimus. Low-dose aspirin (usually 81-325 mg per day) for heart attack or stroke prevention should be continued unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Aspirin is similar to NSAID drugs, and can increase the risk of bleeding in combination with this medication (see above). Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication should not be used within 14 days after discontinuing an MAOI. An MAOI should not be taken within 1 week of stopping nefazodone. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Drug Interactions - Learn about potential drug interactions you may be exposed to. Drug interactions can occur with prescription drugs, OTC medication, vitamins, herbs, and supplements.
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Read about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms (nightmares, flashbacks), causes (war, traumatic events), effects (depression, suicide) and treatment (medication, therapy).
- trazodone, Desyrel - Read about trazodone (Desyrel), a drug used for the treatment of depression, panic attacks, agoraphobia, cocaine withdrawal, and agressive behavior.
Latest Medical News
Back to Medications Index
Depression RSS