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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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Gout: Medications

...AlcoholDrinking plenty of water and other nonalcoholic beverages helps remove MSU crystals from the body.Alcohol should be avoided, since it promotes purine metabolism and uric acid production. It... Read more »

Headaches: Cluster: Managing Cluster Headaches

...often used for preventing cluster headaches.Corticosteroids. Tapered doses of corticosteroids, such as prednisone, may be useful for preventing episodic cluster headaches.Lithium. Some studies... Read more »

Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments

...closely.Nilutamide (Nilandron). Nilutamide is associated with reversible interstitial pneumonitis, nausea, alcohol intolerance, and visual disturbances.Bicalutamide (Casodex). Bicalutamide is... Read more »

Alcoholism: Resources

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications

...FDA proposed even stronger labeling changes to highlight these drugs risk for liver damage as well as alcohol and drug interactions.Regular use of even over-the-counter NSAIDs may be hazardous for... Read more »

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