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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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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone
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...be prescribed approximately every eight hours for pain relief. So, methadone is used for two... Read more »

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MAP0004 Acute Migraine Medication Trial
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...trial.   The primary effectiveness goals are: pain relief at two hours after dosing... Read more »

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Health Guide

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Highlights
...prevention, including cholesterol-lowering statins and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), used for pain relief.ChemotherapyResearchers hope that new chemotherapy agents being tested in... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
...pain. Even with the best treatments, many patients with chronic back pain fail to experience complete pain relief. They often must develop methods for improving daily life in the face of some... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Treatment
...are surgical procedures used to lessen pain. Research to date suggests that they are safe and provide pain relief for many patients. In some cases they may increase height. There have been few... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Highlights
...UC as for other people, according to several 2006 studies. The studies found that NSAIDs may provide pain relief and prevent symptom relapse. However, patients should always discuss NSAID use with... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
...NeuralgiaTopical Pain Relievers. Creams, patches, or gels containing various substances can provide some pain relief.Lidocaine and Other Anesthetic Patches. A patch that contains the anesthetic... Read more »

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