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FDA Warning: Serotonin Syndrome

In 2006, the FDA issued a warning against using triptan drugs and certain antidepressant medications at the same time. Combining a triptan with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) can result in serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by excess levels of the brain chemical serotonin.

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Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa), and escitalopram (Lexapro). Escitalopram is similar to citalopram and may have fewer side effects than other... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...paroxetine (Paxil, Asimia, Seroxat), fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil), and escitalopram (Lexapro, Cipralex). There are no significant differences among SSRI brands in... Read more »
Stages of Alzheimer
Stages The life span ofpatients with Alzheimer'sis generally reduced, although a patient may live anywhere from 3 to 20 years after diagnosis. The final phase of the disease may ... Read more »
Insomnia: Treatment
...balance.Light TherapyThe circadian rhythm is more a function of darkness and light rather than actual time of day. Bright light can discourage drowsiness, and darkness can cause sleepiness, day or... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: General Dietary Guidelines
General Dietary GuidelinesThe treatment goals for a diabetes diet are:Achieve near normal blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes who are taking insulin or... Read more »

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