| What is Serzone?
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Serzone is prescribed for the treatment of depression. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Serzone?
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Serzone side effects include blurred or abnormal vision, confusion, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, light-headedness, nausea, sleepiness,
and weakness. If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. Less common side effects include abnormal dreams, cough, decreased concentration, diarrhea, dizziness on getting up, flu-like symptoms, headache, increased appetite,
and water retention. Rare Serzone side effects include abnormal bleeding, anxiety, blisters in mouth and eyes, breast pain, breast-milk discharge, breast enlargement in males, chills, coma, decreased sex drive, difficulty urinating, exaggerated reflexes, fever, frequent urination, lack of coordination, liver disease, prolonged erections, rigidity, ringing in ears, seizures, severe allergic reactions, spasms, stiff neck, sweating, taste change, thirst, tremors, urinary tract infection,
and vaginal inflammation. |
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| How is Serzone taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Serzone provided by your doctor. If you miss a
dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is within four hours of your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Serzone with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Serzone. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Serzone with
alcohol, alprazolam, antidepressants that boost serotonin levels, Buspirone,
Carbamazepine, Cyclosporine, Digoxin, Haloperidol, MAO inhibitors, Pimozide,
cholesterol-lowering drugs, or Triazolam. |
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| How should I store Serzone?
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Store Serzone at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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