November 10, 2003

Antidepressant Pulled Over Liver-Damage Fears

TORONTO — Health Canada announced Monday that generic versions of the antidepressant Serzone are being pulled from the market. The department will oversee the withdrawal of all generic drugs containing nefazodone, the generic name for the drug marketed as Serzone. The drugs are being withdrawn because of concerns that nefazodone may cause severe liver-related adverse effects in some users. Posted by Editor at November 10, 2003 10:53 AM