| Serzone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Serzone is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.
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Usage:Serzone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Serzone is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.
Directions: Take Serzone exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain the instructions to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not stop taking Serzone without first talking to your doctor. It may be several weeks before you begin to feel better, and you may require continuous treatment for quite some time.
Side Effects:In rare cases, treatment with Serzone has been associated with serious liver problems, sometimes resulting in liver transplant or death. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience yellowing of the skin or eyes; unusually dark urine; loss of appetite that lasts several days or longer; severe nausea; or stomach pain. These may be early signs of liver problems. If you experience any of the following uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking Serzone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); fainting; or prolonged, painful, or inappropriate erections (this could lead to a serious condition requiring surgery). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Serzone and talk to your doctor when it is convenient if you experience: dizziness, lightheadedness, or drowsiness; upset stomach; insomnia; dry mouth; constipation; or blurred or abnormal vision. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Drug Interactions: Do not take Serzone if you are taking any of the following drugs: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate); terfenadine (Seldane, Seldane-D); astemizole (Hismanal); cisapride (Propulsid); carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Epitol, Carbatrol); triazolam (Halcion); or pimozide (Orap). These drugs can have very serious interactions with Serzone that could lead to seizures, heart damage, and even death. Many other drugs may interact with Serzone. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medications during treatment with Serzone, especially any of the following: haloperidol (Haldol); alprazolam (Xanax); lorazepam (Ativan); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);tacrolimus (Prograf); digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); phenytoin (Dilantin); warfarin (Coumadin); or atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor), or simvastatin (Zocor). You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of these medicines. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Serzone. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
If You Take Too Much:Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Serzone overdose include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and seizures.
Missed Dose:Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Storage:Store Serzone at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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