Re: Becky/Use of Serzone or Nefazodone

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Becky,

I believe that Serzone is one of those meds where discontinuing it

must be done very carefully. (I'm not giving any lay opinion on

whether it should be discontinued; just saying you should be careful

if it is.)

Robin

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> Oh dear God in Heaven, What are they doing to your poor mother?!  I

found this website on Serzone and it has some strong warnings and a

note that it is no longer available. How the heck can they use it?

> http://www.rxlist.com/serzone-drug.htm

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> To: LBDcaregivers

> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:58:14 PM

> Subject: Use of Serzone or Nefazodone

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> My mother is in the psychiatric hospital and I spoke with the nurse

> tonight and she said they were using Serzone(Nefazodone) an anti-

> depressant that also worked as a calming agent. I was wondering if

> anyone has had any experiences with this drug or if they know if it

is

> on the " do not use " list.

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> Thanks for your help,

> Becky

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