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Can there be a connection between synesthesia and medication (not recreational drugs though!) ?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: Some studies suggest excessive serotonin can be associated with synesthesia so any medication that increases levels of serotonin, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can theoretically contribute to synesthesia.

Answered 5/25/2016

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