What is Serzone?
SERZONE (pronounced sir-ZONE) is a medicine used to treat depression. SERZONE is thought to treat depression by correcting an imbalance in the amounts of certain natural chemicals, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which are in your brain. Serzone is produced by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Serzone’s generic name is nefazodone.

What is the Danger?
According to the FDA database at least 20 people have died of liver failure, and 55 have had liver failure as a result of taking Serzone. A consumer group, Public Citizen, says that the total figure of illness and death is probably much higher. Serzone’s packaging does warn patients of liver damage risks. In fact, it has a black-box warning that liver damage is a risk. However, Serzone is banned in Europe and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are banning it as from May, 2004. On May 19, 2004, Serzone manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb finally discontinued the distribution of Serzone in the United States.

How Can We Help?
If you have been injured by the drug Serzone, then you may be entitled to compensation. The law firm of Kelley/Uustal is handling Serzone cases.

What's New? 5-20-2004 Serzone manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb discontinued the distribution of Serzone in the United States. Yahoo News.   05-20-2004 Company to yank antidepressant   05-20-2004 Bristol-Myers Discontinues Drug Serzone   5-20-2004 B-MS discontinues Serzone source: PharmaTimes

More Resources? Serzone Information FDA Safety Information Medication Errors Important Drug Warning FDA Required Black Box Warning Serzone Patient Information November 2001 Serzone Patient Information December 2001