Posted by cache-monkey on April 23, 2005, at 13:47:25
In reply to Anything out there like Serzone??????, posted by AnthonyG23 on April 22, 2005, at 18:42:18
True, Serzone does have the potential liver side effect. However, according to FDA estimates, the reported rate in the U.S. is about one case of liver-failure for every 250,000 to 300,000 patients using the drug for one year." Even assuming that there's some under-reporting going on, it seems that liver failure is pretty rare.
I don't know where you live, but generic Serzone (nefazodone) is still available in the states. (If you life elsewhere you might be able to have it imported.)
It's your body of course, but if the Serzone was really working for you -- and you can't find anything close -- stay on nefazodone and get blood tests for your liver function at regular intervals. Monthly if you want to, although they recommend 2-3 month intervals.
Just a thought...
cache-monkey> I'm a former user of Serzone who was forced to stop taking the drug after numerous warnings of liver side effects. Now, nearly two years later I've tried so many drugs, all of which were unsuccessful. Serzone had a unique effect on me that no other drug has had. Anxiety, mood, self-esteem, and motivation were all improved while taking the drug. So, I'm wondering if there have been any recent developments in the pharma industry about drugs with similarities to Serzone. It's been a few years since they pulled it off the market so are there any new drugs with similar positive effects?????? I've tried wellbutrin, lexapro, klonopin, paxil, effexor, etc. all unsuccessful.
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