Serzone and Pleural effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleural effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Serzone (nefazodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prevacid, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleural effusion 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 Pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion (water on the lungs) is found to be associated with 2,223 drugs and 3,145 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleural effusion.

On Jul, 08, 2026

7,594 people reported to have side effects when taking Serzone.
Among them, 65 people (0.86%) have Pleural effusion.

Among these 65 people:

How long have people been on Serzone when they have Pleural effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Serzone? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Serzone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Serzone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pleural effusion? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 29 people, 44.62%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 27 people, 41.54%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 26 people, 40.00%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 25 people, 38.46%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 25 people, 38.46%
High Blood Cholesterol: 25 people, 38.46%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 24 people, 36.92%
Loss Of Consciousness: 23 people, 35.38%
Joint Pain: 22 people, 33.85%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 22 people, 33.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 17 people, 26.15%
Pain: 10 people, 15.38%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 7 people, 10.77%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 9.23%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 6 people, 9.23%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 6 people, 9.23%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 6 people, 9.23%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 5 people, 7.69%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 7.69%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 5 people, 7.69%

* 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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