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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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Alcoholism: Complications
...severe withdrawal symptoms and altered mental states. In some cases, it can be fatal.Frequent, heavy alcohol use directly harms many areas in the body and produce dangerous health conditions... Read more »Alcoholism: Introduction
...becomes the primary means through which a person can deal with people, work, and life.Definition of Alcohol Use and AbuseIn addition to alcohol dependence, experts are now defining alcohol use by... Read more »Alcoholism: Diagnosis
...alcohol abuse or dependence.AUDIT Test. A more effective and important test for most people may be the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), which is the only test specifically... Read more »Alcoholism: Risk Factors
...in nonurban areas, living in the city or the country does not affect the risks for bingeing or heavy alcohol use. One study reported that people in the north central U.S. are at highest risk for... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Risk Factors
...excessively overweight or underweight can increase the risk for dysmenorrhea and amenorrhea.Smoking and Alcohol Use. Smokers have a 50% higher risk than nonsmokers for menstrual pain. Alcohol does... Read more »Images
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