Nefazodone
Warnings
What may interact with Nefazodone Hydrochloride?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-carbamazepine
-cisapride
-duloxetine
-eplerenone
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methysergide
-linezolid
-lovastatin
-medicines called MAO Inhibitors like Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Eldepryl
-methylene blue
-naloxegol
-pimozide
-ranolazine
-simvastatin
-SSRIs like citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline
-trazodone
-triazolam
-venlafaxine
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This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-atorvastatin
-buspirone
-cyclosporine
-desipramine
-digoxin
-erythromycin
-general anesthetics
-haloperidol
-ketoconazole
-lithium
-medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam, or clonazepam
-phenytoin
-tacrolimus
-warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Nefazodone Hydrochloride?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bipolar disorder or mania
-glaucoma
-heart disease
-liver disease
-seizures
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-an unusual or allergic reaction to nefazodone, other medicines, food, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Nefazodone Hydrochloride?
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse. Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Because it may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medicine, it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your doctor.
Patients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your health care professional.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature below 40 degrees C (104 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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