Drug General Information (ID: DDIO0JYBGD)
Drug Name			Benzthiazide		Drug Info		Nefazodone		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Antihypertensive Agents				Antidepressants
Structure

Mechanism of Benzthiazide-Nefazodone Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
Additive hypotensive effects Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Benzthiazide				Nefazodone
Mechanism		Antihypertensive agent				Potentiate the hypotensive effect of antihypertensive agents
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		Hypotensive effects
		Factor Description		Hypotension is a blood pressure reading below the prescribed limit (90/60 mmHg). Symptoms of hypotension may include: blurred or faded vision , dizziness or light-headedness, fainting , fatigue , difficulty concentrating, nausea.
Mechanism Description		Additive hypotensive effects by the combination of Benzthiazide and Nefazodone

Recommended Action
Management		Caution and close monitoring for altered efficacy and safety are recommended if patients receive nefazodone with agents that can produce significant hypotension such as antihypertensive agents or vasodilators. Patients should be made aware of the possible side effects (e.g., dizziness, lightheadedness, orthostasis) and be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous tasks.

References
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2	Product Information. Serzone (nefazodone). Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ.
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