The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (36%)
- Sleepiness (25%)
- Dry mouth (25%)
- Nausea (22%)
- Dizziness (17%)
- Constipation (14%)
- Trouble sleeping (11%)
- Weakness (11%)
- Lightheadedness (10%)
- Blurred vision (9%)
- Indigestion (9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Infection
- Confusion
- Vision changes
- Sore throat
- Larger appetite
- Memory problems
- Low blood pressure upon standing
- Feeling flushed or warm
- Burning, tingling, or numbing feeling in arms or legs
Nefazodone serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: itchy red rash (hives), shortness of breath, chest tightness, swelling of lips, tongue, face, or eyes
- Liver problems: yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), stomach pain or swelling, loss of appetite, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, tiredness or weakness, confusion
- Seizures: uncontrolled jerking movements of arms or legs, stiff body, staring, trouble breathing, confusion, unconsciousness
- Suicidal thinking and behavior
Source: DailyMed
The following Nefazodone side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Blurred vision or other changes in vision
clumsiness or unsteadiness
lightheadedness or fainting
ringing in the ears
skin rash or itching
Less common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy
cough or hoarseness
excessive muscle tone
feeling dizzy
frequent urge to urinate
itching of the vagina or genital area
muscle stiffness
muscle tension or tightness
pain during sexual intercourse
painful, burning, or difficult urination
shortness of breath, tightness in chest, or wheezing
stomach pain
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
troubled breathing
Rare
bleeding from the rectum
bloody or black, tarry stools
change in sexual desire or performance
double vision
dryness of eye
ear pain
fainting
fast heartbeat
fever, chills, or sore throat
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
increased sense of hearing
increased sensitivity to sun
irritation or soreness of mouth
joint or muscle pain or stiffness
large pupils of eyes
lower back, side, or stomach pain
menstrual changes
mood or mental changes
nerve pain or twitching
pelvic pain
problems in speaking
problems with urination
prolonged, painful, inappropriate penile erection
red or irritated eyes
sensitivity of eyes to light
swelling of face
swollen glands
talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity you cannot control
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual feeling of well-being
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin
light-colored stools
confusion
dark urine
decreased urine output
increased thirst
lack of appetite
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
muscle pain or cramps
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
muscle stiffness
pain, warmth, or burning in fingers, toes, and legs
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
sudden loss of consciousness
sweating
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Abnormal dreams
agitation
confusion
dizziness
drowsiness
dryness of mouth
flushing or feeling of warmth
headache
increased appetite
increased cough
memory problems
swelling of arms or legs
tingling, burning, or prickly sensations
trouble in sleeping
vomiting
Less common or rare
Breast pain
generalized slowing of mental and physical activity
increased thirst
loss of strength or energy
muscle weakness
Incidence not known
Unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in males
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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