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nefazodone

nefazodone

9.9
A medicine used to treat depression
  • noun
  • /ˌnɛfəˈzoʊdoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nefazodona
  • Doctors often prescribe nefazodone for patients with depression.

Examples

  • Some patients experience fewer sexual side effects with nefazodone compared to other antidepressants.

  • The doctor prescribed nefazodone to help manage her depression.

  • Research into nefazodone has highlighted its unique effects on serotonin levels.

  • Have you ever taken nefazodone for your mental health?

  • The doctor prescribed nefazodone to help manage her depression.

  • Some patients experience fewer sexual side effects with nefazodone compared to other antidepressants.

  • Research into nefazodone has highlighted its unique effects on serotonin levels.

Synonyms

antidepressant drug
vsnefazodone
  • Specialized
3 3.2

A medicine that treats depression by changing chemicals in the brain

is a single specific medication within that broader drug class
Serzone
vsnefazodone
  • Specialized
9.9

A brand-name medicine used to treat depression

is the generic chemical name rather than a brand label

Surface Forms

nefazodone singular
nefazodones plural

Etymology

The word nefazodone is a modern medicine name made from chemical parts. Its ending -done appears in other antidepressants such as trazodone, so a helpful way to remember nefazodone is that it is the name of an antidepressant drug sold as 'Serzone'.