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Is it possible to get serotonin syndrome from taking sam-e by itself?

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Dr. Aurea Tomeski answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sam-e: Sam-e increases a brain chemical called serotonin. I saw no report of serotonin syndrome when it is taken by itself. However, if taken with medications that also increase serotonin, it will. Examples are Tramadol, Demerol , antidepressants, Robitussin Dm (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan)

Answered 3/16/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Although I wouldn't: expect it to occur,some people have developed serotonin syndrome from taking one serotonergic medication at low dose over a short period of time. It is usually with higher doses, mixes of serotonergic meds taken over a long period.

Answered 11/27/2017

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