Serzone and Impaired driving ability - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Impaired driving ability is reported as a side effect among people who take Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Ambien, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Impaired driving ability when taking Serzone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,594 people who have side effects when taking Serzone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Serzone?

Serzone has active ingredients of nefazodone hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 7,695 Serzone users. Check the latest studies of Serzone.

What is Impaired driving ability?

Impaired driving ability is found to be associated with 738 drugs and 932 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Impaired driving ability.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

7,594 people reported to have side effects when taking Serzone.
Among them, 22 people (0.29%) have Impaired driving ability.

Could Serzone cause Impaired driving ability?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Serzone when they have Impaired driving ability? *

What is the gender of people who have Impaired driving ability when taking Serzone? *

female: 68.18 %
male: 31.82 %

What is the age of people who have Impaired driving ability when taking Serzone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Serzone? *

Ambien: 9 people, 40.91%
Xanax: 8 people, 36.36%
Phisohex: 7 people, 31.82%
Vicodin: 7 people, 31.82%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 7 people, 31.82%
Ibuprofen: 7 people, 31.82%
Cephalexin: 7 people, 31.82%
Paxil Cr: 7 people, 31.82%
Clonazepam: 6 people, 27.27%
Furosemide: 6 people, 27.27%

What are other side effects people have besides Impaired driving ability? *

Memory Loss: 13 people, 59.09%
Chest Pain: 13 people, 59.09%
Confusional State: 12 people, 54.55%
Dizziness: 10 people, 45.45%
Panic Disorder: 10 people, 45.45%
Weight Increased: 9 people, 40.91%
Suicidal Ideation: 9 people, 40.91%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 36.36%
Hyperventilation: 8 people, 36.36%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 13.64%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 2 people, 9.09%
Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
Breakthrough Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 1 person, 4.55%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 4.55%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 4.55%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nefazodone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Serzone) and Serzone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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