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My doctor ordered nefazodone for depression. is this strange for a first line drug?

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Not really: Prescriptions for Nefazodone decreased several years ago due to concerns over liver toxicity. It is an effective antidepressant with a very low degree of sexual side effects.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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