Nefazodone for Panic Disorder User Reviews

• MzE...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 27, 2021

"I was prescribed this medication approx 20 years ago after being homebound for 6 years with agoraphobia. 17 years ago when I became pregnant, they attempted to change my medication and it was all bad. I had horrible effects from it. I was placed back on my nefazodone and I was back to normal in no time. I just learned today after wondering why my script still wasn’t filled that it is no longer available. Teva, you have to put this medication back on the market. My anxiety is at 1000 just knowing what I’m going to go through without it. I’ve had labs done every 6 months and have never had any liver issues at all. Please help us patients that have been saved by your medication."

• mab...
• December 10, 2009

Nefazodone "I was having many panic attacks and could barely manage my life. I started Serzone with the few side effects of dry mouth, sleepiness at first, and constipation. Only the dry mouth remains. I have now been on it for ten years through many major stress issues. It has kept me functional through all these, and I have avoided breakdowns that could have occurred. (On measures of stress tests, I usually rank in the 'Go to the Hospital' area). No liver problems, and it is tested yearly. I had to slightly up the dosage two years ago. I did have a horrible time trying to quickly change to another drug when it appeared that Serzone was going out of production. I am grateful for it and wish it were more widely used."

• Bir...
• August 9, 2021

"They need to figure something out. Hey, Teva, there are people suffering badly. The withdrawals are horrible. Been on nefazodone 20 years, what a lifesaver, now back to severe anxiety and panic. Bring back nefazodone."

• Hop...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 29, 2021

"Please, everyone share your experiences with this medication to Teva, the email address is available online. Share with them your story and how beneficial and necessary this medication is to you. Ask them for their help and keep asking for their help. Everyone on this site needs to help in contacting Teva, everyone. Email, and don’t give up!"

• Aut...
• May 27, 2021

"I have suffered from panic attacks since age 19. Was put on numerous meds throughout the years, nothing worked. In my 30s, met a doctor who helped in some way with the development of Serzone, and he put me on 150 mg twice a day with half mg of clonazepam. Within a few weeks, I started to feel 'normal' again. I started driving again, got out of my house, and was very active. Been on this for 23 years. For the past 4 months, my dose has gone down to 75 mg a day. My current doctor has tried 4 other different meds on me, nothing is working. I've had bad reactions to all of them. I'm down to 30 more days of Nefazodone. It's already been a struggle on the 75 mg. I've stopped driving, don't go anywhere again. I call and write Teva all the time. They keep saying they are not discontinuing it, but still out of raw material. I joined 2 groups on Facebook for Nefazodone support. It helps to get updated info there and speak to others. I'm praying Teva gets their raw materials soon."

• nic...
• December 16, 2010

"Serzone worked great for me. I took it for 5 years and was up to 600 mg a day. Only side effect was blurry distance vision. I wish so bad they would make something comparable to this medication. I have been off it for 6 years now and need it again. I never had any liver issues. All of the others make me sick with more anxiety."

• Deb...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 14, 2021

"I was homebound for six years due to severe anxiety and panic attacks that debilitated me to the point where I couldn’t leave my home. After hopeless days and nights trying to find help, a neighborhood doctor had a nurse and psychologist come into my home to properly diagnose me. I was then placed on nefazodone that miraculously helped my condition and allowed me to finally leave my home and live a semi-normal life again. Then last year, the nightmare for many of us unraveled… TEVA loses its way of getting a “raw ingredient,” and many like myself are back to where we started with nothing but false promises and lies from TEVA and the FDA. I personally have begun the process to start a class action lawsuit against this company. Being a part of many support groups where others are also highly affected by this shortage, we will stand as one until we get a resolution."

• Bir...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 22, 2021

"I rely on this. It made such a positive impact on my life, too. It took away my anxiety. Now, hearing there's no more and a shortage, I've been cutting my doses in half and back to severe depression and massive anxiety."

• rjd...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 14, 2024

"In the early 2000s, I was diagnosed with depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic attacks. My psychiatrist prescribed Serzone for me. It was a miracle. After taking my first pill, it took effect in half an hour, and I couldn't believe how much better I felt right away. Every 6 months, I had blood draws to make sure it wasn't affecting my liver. All continued to be well, and there were NO side effects. Nefazodone eventually replaced Serzone, and I continued to take it off and on (as needed) through the years. I'm currently taking it - 50 mg twice a day - and it's still 100% wonderful. I had tried Prozac and Effexor, and they were awful. I felt like a zombie with them. Not with this drug. I'm grateful to my doctors for giving me this gift."

• MoT...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 23, 2022

"I just found out yesterday that nefazodone is back! I’ve been on it for over 25 years, but like the rest of you, without it since 2020! I couldn’t be happier after the miserable last 17 months without it. I’m ready to say goodbye to my panic attacks once again! I was on 700 mg previously. My doctor is starting me back at 200 mg, 100 am & pm, gradually increasing as needed. Can anyone else share their experiences reintroducing the medication now that it is back? I couldn’t be any happier!"

• 353...
• July 23, 2015

"No side effects. Works great. Give it a try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 12, 2021

"Perfect for me and for many others. So, to go right to the point, put it back in the pharmacies or make it available so 'we' can get on with it!!!"