A member asked:

I am taking lamotrigine for seziures and paxil (paroxetine) for depression is there any cold medication i should avoid taking? if any?

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Dextramethorphan: There have been reports of some people developing serotonin syndrome w/ otc cough meds that contain dextramethorphan ; ssris like paxil (paroxetine). Some symptoms are rapid heart rate, nausea, diarrhea, flushing, fever, tremors, muscle rigidity or in severe cases confusion, seizures ; coma. U should read the labels on the bottles. Some brands of robitussin, dimetapp or theraflu contain dxm.

Answered 3/26/2014

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