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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

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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 »

Epilepsy: Highlights

...form as add-on therapy for adult treatment of partial-onset seizures.Topiramate (Topamax) approved as generic drug.Anti-Epileptic Drugs and Birth DefectsValproate (Depakene, Depakote) has a... Read more »

Allergic Rhinitis: Highlights

In 2006, the FDA approved a generic version of the nasal steroid spray fluticasone (Flonase).In 2005, montelukast (Singulair) was approved for relief of indoor allergies. The... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Medications

for Genital HerpesNo drug can cure herpes simplex virus. The infection may recur after treatment has been stopped, and, even during therapy, a patient can still transmit the virus to... Read more »

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