Dutonin: Drug Information

Generic Name: Nefazodon

Brand Name: Dutonin

Drug Class: Antidepressant

Uses of Dutonin:

Dutonin is an antidepressant that is used in the treatment of depression. It helps alleviate the symptoms of sadness, inability to concentrate, reduced appetite, fatigue, restlessness and hopelessness.

Dosage:

Dutonin is available in the form of tablets and can be taken orally. It is recommended that you stick to the dose prescribed by your doctor and take it at regular intervals everyday. Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly without the consent of your doctor in order to avoid worsening your present condition.

Warning and Precautions:

Dutonin should not be taken if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended to be given during pregnancy and lactation. Patients suffering from any liver disease should not take this medication as liver failure has been reported with the use of this drug. Avoid alcohol when taking Dutonin as it may enhance its sedative effect.

Side effects of Dutonin:

Some of the most common side effects of the medication include dry mouth, Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, asthenia, neck rigidity, nausea, postural hypotension, paresthesia, ataxia, urinary tract infection constipation, lightheadedness, blurred vision, mental confusion, liver dysfunction, nightmares, increased sensitivity to sunlight and decrease in appetite.

Drug interactions of Dutonin:

If taken with certain medications Dutonin can result in hazardous effects. Mono amine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) should not be taken with this medicine. You must notify your doctor if you are on any other medication for high blood pressure, seizures, anticoagulants, estrogen, fluoxetine, levodopa or medications for allergies, sleeping pills, thyroid, sedatives, oral contraceptives, asthma, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes

Withdrawal symptoms:

Dutonin should not be withdrawn abruptly as it causes a number of undesirable withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, fatigue, headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, insomnia, chills and sleep pattern disturbances.

Overdose:

Overdose of Dutonin can result in nausea, vomiting and somnolence. In case of an overdose of the medication, you must report to your doctor at the earliest or contact your local poison control center.