Serzone can cause liver failure

January 2002

Experts are now emphasizing that Serzone can cause liver failure. In fact, you'll see a new black-box warning in the package insert.

One case of liver failure occurs for every 250,000 to 300,000 patients using Serzone (nefazodone) for one year.

Counsel patients that the chance of liver damage with Serzone is very rare...but to keep an eye out for problems.

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