Nefazodone : How to Use

Nefazodone - Systemic

Brand Names

Serzone Nefazodone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more or less often than your family doctor ordered.

Sometimes this drug must be taken for few weeks before you begin to feel better.

Dosage

The dose of nefazodone will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of nefazodone If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For mental depression:
  - Adults - 18 years of age and older To start, 200 milligrams - mg a day, divided into two doses. Your family doctor may increase the dose if needed.
  - Older adults To start, 100 mg a day, divided into two doses. Your family doctor may increase the dose if needed.
  - Children up to 18 years of age Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.