User:Mr. Ibrahem/Nefazodone

Nefazodone, sold under various brand names, is a medication primarily used to treat major depressive disorder. Other uses include aggressive behavior and panic disorder. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include sleepiness, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, blurry vision, and confusion. Other side effects may include liver problems, suicide, bipolar disorder, seizures, and priapism. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. How it works in not entirely clear but may involved effects on 5-HT and norepinephrine within the brain.

Nefazodone was patented in 1982 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1988. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States it costs about 260 USD per month as of 2021. It is no longer commonly used due to concerns with liver problems. It was removed from the market in Europe, Canada, and Australia as of 2004.