Shortage of nefazodone tablets

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reports a shortage of nefazodone tablets. Teva did not provide a reason for this drug shortage. My guess is that this drug is going to be discontinued because of poor sales. The drug was discontinued in some countries because it rarely causes hepatotoxicity to the point where a liver transplant is required. There are also many drugs that interact with nefazodone to the detriment of the patient. That said, it is rather unique in that it is an antidepressant which inhibits the reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine and has a low incidence of negative effects on libido. In general, the drug is not a first or even second choice among the many antidepressants now available.