Serzone Oral

In Depth

To reduce dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

vision changes (e.g., blurred vision)
confusion
weakness
fainting
seizures
easy bleeding/bruising

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

black stools
vomit that looks like coffee grounds

For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Serzone Oral Precautions

See also Warning section.

Before taking nefazodone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to trazodone; or if you have any other allergies.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

liver disease
personal or family history of psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar/manic-depressive disorder)
personal or family history of suicide attempts
heart/blood vessel disease (e.g., history of stroke/heart attack)
loss of too much body water (dehydration)
seizures
intestinal ulcers/bleeding (peptic ulcer disease)

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