Anyone Still Taking Serzone / Nefadozone?

philpphil · 07-19-2005, 12:24 PM

I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder when I was 24-25 back in 1997. I know they started at least in college prior to that and probably before when I was in high school. After I graduated college things got pretty bad with stomach issues that were diagnosed as IBS and then depression and then Panic which was the underlying cause of most all of it. I tried different meds... Xanax at first as I was put on Prozac, could not tolerate, then Remeron which seemed to work at the exepnse of big time weight gain and loss of sexual appetite all together. After 6 months and wanting to be less heavy and have sexual feelings, I was put on Serzone which when we found the right dosage did the trick, for 6 years. During that time my stomach problems cleared up, I felt better and led a great life which I still reap the benefits of today.

Stopped Serzone in 2003 and was fine for 1 year. Now the stomach problems and all the same signs of Anxiety and Panic have resurfaced, especially when I am researching every known pain or tingle online.

My question is should I go back on something permanent or keep these new symptoms at bay with only Xanax? It seems like I can go for weeks feeling fine, then a bad week. I know my Doc. will put me back on the generic Serzone but I will then have in the back of my head the Black Box warnings so prevelent now for that med. Tried Lexapro for 2 days and stopped because of awful headaches and nausea.

Thoughts? Advice? Regards.

weeone · 07-19-2005, 01:55 PM

I dont know if this will help you or not, but I was taken off Serzone, not by my choice, and I miss all the help this medicine gave me. I was on it for 10 years. Now taking Zoloft. I would go back on the Serzone, but cannot afford it. I wish you luck. I've had severe Anxiety with depression for 13 years. I wish I could find that middle ground. I too take Xanax, but it just isnt enough to help with all the racing thoughts and Anxiety, stomach problems, etc, etc. Again, I wish you the best of luck !

philpphil · 07-19-2005, 02:24 PM

Is the Zoloft providing any results? Are there bad initial side effects? if so, for how long do you have to fight them... My doc says Serzone generic is still available and I just wonder if my insurance can cover it...

weeone · 07-20-2005, 01:04 PM

Yes the Zoloft seems to be helping. I'm one of the blessed , no stomach problems, just some bowel problems, but not bad at all. The Anxiety is letting up, and I've only been on it for less than a week. I know this is uncommon. But everyone is different. I have been through the ringer this lasr year. I hope I've helped you, any more questions ...just ask. The only thing I experienced with the withdraws of Serzone was "Brain Shivers". Not fun. Just a side effets from withdraw. Good luck !!!