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What can i take for a cold while on effexor (venlafaxine) and paxil? i see information about some medicines causing serotonin syndrome when taken with ssris.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Avoid some mixtures: OTC cold remedies that contain dextromethorphan are ones to avoid due to the serotonin syndrome threat. There are many you can choose and your pharmacist can guide you. I hope you feel better real soon!

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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