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Nefazodone and Drowsiness: What Users Say

Drowsiness: mentioned by 5 users (3.0%)

Based on user experiences from 165 Nefazodone reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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anxiety 7.9%
liver damage 4.8%
sexual dysfunction 4.8%
weight gain 3.6%
withdrawal 3.6%
drowsiness 3.0%
panic attacks 2.4%
blurred vision 1.8%
depression 1.8%
dizziness 1.8%

Reviews for Nefazodone

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • har...
  • March 26, 2011

Nefazodone for Anxiety "I have been using Serzone and the generic versions for over 15 years now. When the brand was pulled from the market, I tried Wellbutrin, Celexa, and Prozac. All three had horrible side effects, and I finally found a doctor who would prescribe me the generic of Serzone again. This medication keeps me on an even keel, keeps the anxious thoughts from overwhelming me, and helps me sleep at night. My liver panels are always perfect, and my only side effect is that I have to take it right before I go to bed as it makes me sleepy."

9 / 10
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  • mab...
  • December 10, 2009

Nefazodone for Panic Disorder "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."

9 / 10
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  • NCC...
  • July 8, 2009

Nefazodone for Depression "I have just started on Serzone (Nefazodone) after reading up on it. I have tried so many other SSRIs that did not work, so I am hoping that this class of drug will. I wish people wouldn't worry about the liver issue. Depakote and Cymbalta both have the same risk, but they haven't been pulled off the market due to the bad rap. I decided to try Serzone regardless of the liver issue. I will have my liver checked at least every 6 months, and if it becomes abnormal, I will stop taking Serzone. No big deal. It is as simple as that. But I read that the risk is only about 1 in 250,000. I will take those odds if this drug really helps me. So far I feel drowsy, but I can live with that. The alternative is debilitating fatigue and horrible negativity."

9 / 10
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  • Lin...
  • July 22, 2021

For Major Depressive Disorder "I have been on nefazodone since 1996. I cannot find another antidepressant that lifts my mood without drowsiness or blurred vision. I’ve tried Remeron and trazodone. Please make nefazodone available to patients who are suffering without it."

10 / 10
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  • FBS...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 22, 2013

For Depression "The only medicine that doesn't produce sedation or sexual dysfunction. Very good for anxiety also."

9 / 10
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