Posted by DebbieLynn on May 3, 2002, at 9:02:26
I have been on Serzone for about 4 weeks. I am slowly coming off of Effexor. I have been on Effexor XR 225mg for a year and it has "pooped out". My doctor suggested Serzone. I take 1 tab in the am and 1 tab in the pm. (200mg) So far...(KNOCK ON WOOD) I have not suffered any withdrawal symptoms from Effexor. I am down to 112.5mg. However...I have heard very disturbing information about the link to liver failure to Serzone. My doctor did mention that liver enzymes could become elevated, but not what I have been reading. I realize that all meds have there quirks...BUT this really bothers me. It seems to be working to my advantage, but I am willing to sacrifice my health. The makers of Serzone put a Black Box Warning in January of this year stating this information about liver failure. I think 1 in 250,000-300,000 will experience some type of problem. I am physically healthy overall, but this REALLY BOTHERS ME!
Does anyone have any info, or is anyone taking Serzone?
Any information is appreciated!
Debbie
poster:DebbieLynn
thread:104920
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