Nafazodone Benefits & Uses

Nafazodone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Depression

Nafazodone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose can be increased up to 600 mg/day as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Depression Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose can be increased up to 600 mg/day as needed

Nafazodone Related Warnings

Is the use of Nafazodone safe for pregnant women?

Nafazodone may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nafazodone again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Nafazodone safe during breastfeeding?

Nafazodone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Nafazodone on the Kidneys?

Using Nafazodone does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nafazodone on the Liver?

Side effects of Nafazodone rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nafazodone on the Heart?

Nafazodone may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nafazodone with Other Drugs

Nafazodone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Citalopram

Moderate

Dextromethorphan

Chlorpheniramine

Morphine

Nafazodone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nafazodone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bipolar Disorder
Liver Disease
Suicidal Tendency
Heart Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Nafazodone

Is this Nafazodone habit forming or addictive?

Nafazodone is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Nafazodone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nafazodone only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Nafazodone is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Nafazodone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nafazodone

Taking Nafazodone with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nafazodone

Taking alcohol with Nafazodone can be dangerous.

Severe