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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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Expert & Community Posts

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I Can't Exercise Because...
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...redistribute your step in a way that will provide pain relief)   For those that are initially... Read more »

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Stolen Opioid Medications and Pain Management Denial: A Common Story?
By Will Rowe , Health Expert

I just got off the phone with someone who told me his story which is, unfortunately, an all too... Read more »

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Myofacasical Pain Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...MPS.  The goals of treatment should obviously include pain relief and improvement/restoration... Read more »

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Would You Like to Buy My RA a Drink?
By Sara Nash , Health Expert

See accompanying comic!     Dating is not always all it’s cracked up to be. If any of you have... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- You've Come A Long Way
Read the full text of You've Come a Long Way, Baby and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »
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 »

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