Nefazodone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Serzone

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered.

Sometimes this medicine must be taken for several weeks before you begin to feel better.

Dosing - The dose of nefazodone will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nefazodone. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For mental depression:
    • Adults (18 years of age and older) - To start, 200 milligrams (mg) a day, divided into two doses. Your doctor may increase the dose if needed.
    • Older adults - To start, 100 mg a day, divided into two doses. Your doctor may increase the dose if needed.
    • Children up to 18 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by the doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.