Medication Nefazodone for depression?

Is it simply a mood stabilizer or can it elevate a persons mood that has sever depression? Or what other medications can elevate a persons mood instead of making them feel numb.
Thank you for helping!

ABOUT:nefazodone hydrochloride (Serzone

Because of concerns of hepatotoxicity, the sale of the antidepressant nefazodone hydrochloride (Serzone) will be discontinued by the manufacturer effective Nov. 27, 2003. Since the drug's introduction in 1994, there have been 51 Canadian reports of adverse hepatic events, including jaundice, hepatitis and hepatocellular necrosis. In 2 of these cases the patients subsequently underwent liver transplantation. Also, an article published earlier this year found an unexpectedly high number of reports of hepatic injury associated with nefazodone in the World Health Organization's database of adverse drug reactions.

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If you are taking nefazodone and show signs or symptoms of hepatic dysfunction, then the drug should be stopped immediately and you shpuld be investigated for other potential causes. In addition, You should be closely followed for progression of hepatic problems. The majority of reported cases of hepatotoxicity associated with nefazodone occurred within the first 4 months of starting the drug.

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In the hospital I work at we don't use Nefazodone. We usually use Trazodone or Remeron. Both seem to be effective in treating the patients. I would say it more stabilizes their moods it doesn't elevate to the point of setting them into a mania. Hope this helps. Talk with your doctor.
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Have no clue because don't know your history and etc. Recommend you do your own learning/researching as well. Instead of just relying on your other opinions.