Posted by IsoM on January 12, 2002, at 17:42:59
In reply to FDA Serzone Warning-Anyone Else Hear About It?, posted by dee1960 on January 12, 2002, at 16:16:30
Yes, I subscribe to Med Watch & receieved a warning about Serzone. I previously posted this warning. Liver damage leading to transplants & some deaths have been reported.
For more information, including the revised label, PPI, and Dear Healthcare Professional letter, go to the MedWatch 2002 Safety Information page at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2002/safety02.htm#serzon
> My pdoc just told me Thurs. that the FDA sent him a letter with a "black box" warning about possible liver problems with Serzone. I searched the archives here and didn't find anything. Did I miss it? I found a few references on the web; already quite a few lawyers are jumping on the bandwagon with websites advertising their services for anyone who has taken Serzone. I had to write out a statement for my pdoc to the effect that I have been notified by him of the FDA warning & choose to continue taking the Serzone anyway. He insisted on liver function bloodwork the same day & wants to repeat it every other month and even suggested we might one day think of switching antidepressants. I've been on 400mg a day for a year now and have taken Serzone more than any other antidepressant for the last 4 yrs.
> Dee
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