Nefazodone

Generic name: nefazodone [ ne-FAZ-oh-done ]
Brand name: Serzone
Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 250 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Phenylpiperazine antidepressants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 14, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is nefazodone?

Nefazodone is an antidepressant that is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder.

Nefazodone is not chemically similar to other groups of antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or "SSRIs", tricyclic antidepressants, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors or "MAOIs."

Nefazodone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used with nefazodone.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take nefazodone if you are allergic to nefazodone or trazodone, or if you have ever had liver problems caused by taking nefazodone.

Some drugs should not be used with nefazodone. Your treatment plan may change...