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Serzone / Nefazodone Side Effects

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By , About.com Guide

Updated April 21, 2009

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Important note: The brand name Serzone has been withdrawn from use in the U.S. and several other countries due to the possibility of liver failure, but the generic nefazodone is still available.

Catalogue of side effects for the medication Serzone - generic Nefazodone - an antidepressant drug used in the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder.

Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Abnormal dreams; agitation; confusion; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; flushing or feeling of warmth; headache; heartburn; increased appetite; increased cough; memory problems; nausea; swelling of arms or legs; tingling, burning, or prickly sensations; tremor; trouble in sleeping; vomiting

Less Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Breast pain; increased thirst

Always Notify Doctor:

More Common: Blurred vision or other changes in vision; clumsiness or unsteadiness; lightheadedness or fainting; ringing in the ears; skin rash or itching

Less Common: Diarrhea; eye pain; nausea; shortness of breath, tightness in chest, or wheezing; stomach pain; troubled breathing

Rare: Asthma; bleeding from the rectum; change in sexual desire or performance; chest pain; double vision; dryness of eye; ear pain; fainting; fast heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); hives; increased sense of hearing; increased sensitivity to sun; irritation or soreness of mouth; joint or muscle pain or stiffness; kidney stones; large pupils of eyes; lower back, side, or stomach pain; menstrual changes; mood or mental changes; nerve pain or twitching; pelvic pain; problems in speaking; problems with urination; red or irritated eyes; sensitivity of eyes to light; swelling of face; swollen glands; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual feeling of well-being; unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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