Serotonin syndrome is when high levels of serotonin get accumulated in the body due to taking certain drugs. It occurs when two serotonergic drugs like SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), tricyclic antidepressants, etc., are taken together. It causes symptoms like restlessness, confusion, rapid pulse, diarrhea, and tremors.
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Which would you recommend for anxiety, Buspar or Celexa?
Query: Dear Doctor, I am a 24 year old female, was prescribed with Celexa 20mg once daily and Buspar 5mg twice daily for severe anxiety/panic attacks. Both of these medicines are SSRIs though, and I read about it online that everyone/every source says never to take them at the same time due to risk of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are not on too high a dose of celexa or buspar. However serotonin syndrome is not always dose dependant. I feel just the chills and sedation are too general to be indicative of serotonin syndrome. You should have some level of muscle rigidity, high fever, muscular ... Read Full »
How long will it take for a patient with CHF and BP to develop seratonin syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is a 73-year-old male with the following diagnoses: Essential tremor, congestive heart failure (he has a pacemaker), hypertension, borderline diabetes, arthritis in the hips, depression (moderate to severe) and cognitive issues. He received an epidural yesterday for pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the age and co-morbid conditions, the polypharmacy (multiple drugs) is a must. At the same time, the clinician will assess (monitor) the patient for any serious side effects or drug incompatibility. Since your father has many geriatric complaints, I feel all... Read Full »
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